Monika

Monika, a resident of one of the Caribbean islands resident in Guyana indicated that had it not been for contacting the H & S hotline for help due to domestic abuse, would never had believed there were actually a place as such that help person in finding self, knowing their worth ,and helping them to be resilient to the challenges they are faced with.  Client, said due to abuse, she had left her husband and went back to her country. He called and begged her to return, promising he had changed. Client said, she believed his lies and return only to fall back in the same trap with her children. Client called seeking help, and ran and left the children with him, because she had felt entrapped and fearful for her life. Receiving help, intervention and empowerment and being awarded a scholarship to Carnegie; client was successful and one of the best graduating students received a job placement on completion. Client, was also referred to see a Lawyer at GLAC, she was assisted in getting the relevant documentation that allowed her to have a bank account etc. Client is very grateful for intervention received from H&S.