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  |  Gina’s StoryGina came to the Retreat right before Christmas of 2003. She fled from her abusive husband who was the father of her three children. She had been beaten and raped on a regular basis in front of their children. Living in the safety of the Retreat shelter where she and her children regularly received counseling, Gina began to regain her self-esteem and confidence in two short months. With the support of Retreat’s legal advocates, Gina obtained an order of protection and custody of her children. She was able to reunite with her family — family she hadn’t seen in years — because of the isolation and control her husband had imposed. She still keeps in touch with the Retreat to let us know that she is doing well. Gina’s kids, now 5, 11, and 12 are thriving in school, and she is working at a bank. Gina tells us she is happy! Other pages related to this one... The Retreat. Where domestic violence ends & hope begins. Resources – A helpful list of resources for our clients & supporters |  The Retreat. Where domestic violence ends and hope begins. |
