A Chance Encounter at a Gas Station Helped a Young Woman Find Safety and a New Beginning

longer navigating things alone.

A trained advocate soon arrived to support her, offering resources and a safe place to stay. Before leaving, Brandi walked over to me and thanked me with tears in her eyes.

“You didn’t just help with gas,” she said. “You saw me.”

I told her the only thing that mattered was that she felt safe moving forward.

Before she left,continue reading …