I Am A Safe Place

06/13/2026

Bookmark our events page and stay anchored and connected in commUNITY.💜🌞Today is Fun in the Son with Inspired Life Ministries Danielle Nicole Bogart The War Room

Community Outreach & Events Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention Make a Donation Get Involved Get Tickets Community Collaborative Partners & Sponsors South Lake Pregnancy and Family Care Center Mahons Real BBQ South Lake Junior's Woman's Club

06/12/2026

Autism Awareness Training today hosted by Groveland Fire Dept Groveland Police Department Minneola Fire Department John Sokol, Krissy Harris, Kandi Alexander and WeSpeak Advocates Tania Santos, Patricia Kry, Holly Rebecca Miethke The Autism Hero Project , Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, City of Groveland, FL - Municipal Government

A huge thank you Bikes & BBQ 4 Autism, Inc. on behalf of I Am A Safe Place, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bikes, BBQ & Autism and John M Sokol for their generous donation in support of education, awareness, and community outreach efforts.

This contribution will help us continue important conversations surrounding the intersection of domestic violence and autism, an often-overlooked issue that impacts individuals, families, caregivers, and entire communities.

Through partnerships like this, we can help:

⚓️🔹 Increase awareness of how domestic violence may uniquely affect autistic children and adults.

⚓️🔹 Educate families, professionals, and community members on recognizing signs of abuse and trauma.

⚓️🔹 Provide trauma-informed resources and support for survivors with developmental and sensory needs.

⚓️🔹 Equip first responders, advocates, educators, and service providers with greater understanding of autism during crisis and domestic violence-related calls.

⚓️🔹 Promote safer, more effective responses that reduce misunderstandings and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more informed commUNITY where every individual is seen, valued, and supported. Thank you, John, for helping us bridge gaps, raise awareness, and create meaningful change.💜

www.iamasafeplace.com

06/12/2026

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A Luxury Networking Cocktail Experience Curated by NAÉ of NaStar’s Artistry

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

We are incredibly thankful! Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor Newman Tractor ⚓️
In sincere appreciation for choosing I Am A Safe Place to support and for your generous donation of a Van. 💜

Your generosity helps strengthen our mission of Domestic Violence Awareness, Education, Prevention, and Survivor Empowerment. Through your support, we can continue expanding hope, healing, and commUNITY resources for those we serve.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and partnership!💜🙏🏼⚓️

We are taking healing on the road! 🦋💜🪽⚓️

www.iamasafeplace.com

06/05/2026

Courage isn’t one size fits all; it looks different in different situations. The important part is remaining courageous.

06/03/2026

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( ) is the only dedicated federal funding source for domestic violence, helping keep the lights on and the doors open at local programs.

Demand for services continues to grow - Congress must increase FVPSA funding!

NNEDV and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence are welcoming 200+ advocates to Washington, DC, this week for . Follow along as we share this year's congressional asks to support survivors, advocates, and programs!

[Image description: Over a purple and teal ombré background, orange and white text reads: “Advocacy Days 2026. Congress must: Fund Family Violence Prevention and Services Act programs and services at $526 million.” White NAESV and NNEDV logos are at the top; a white silhouette of the U.S. Capitol is at the bottom.]

06/03/2026

🚨 TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Violence / System Failure / Trauma

"I DID EVERYTHING THEY TOLD ME TO DO."

I spoke up.

I reported it.

I asked for help.

I got the protective order.
I called the police.
I provided evidence.
I told the truth.

And still...

I was ignored.

One survivor said an officer turned off his body camera and never documented what happened.

Another asked for protection and lost her children instead.

Another spent 18 years surviving abuse only to discover she would have to fight the system too.

Another believed she was going to die.

And another escaped a relationship that moved so fast she didn't realize she was trapped until everything—her money, her freedom, and her sense of safety—was already gone.

That's the part people don't always talk about.

Sometimes finding the courage to speak is only the beginning of the battle.

And sometimes the silence survivors are breaking isn't just about the abuse...

It's about what happened after they asked for help.

Read their full stories:
https://breakthesilencedv.org/?p=20522

If you have a story to tell, share your story:
https://breakthesilencedv.org/?page_id=16824

💔 Have you ever reached out for help and felt like nobody was listening?

06/02/2026

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m scared of my husband,” please don’t brush that off. ⚠️

Being afraid of a partner usually isn’t about normal relationship conflict—it’s about fear of punishment. If you feel like you can’t say no, share your opinion, or make a simple decision because you’re worried about what he’ll do in response, that’s a major red flag.

That “punishment” doesn’t have to be physical. It can look like yelling, destroying things, threatening you, giving the silent treatment, hurting a pet, or using private photos to control you. Fear + control is often the real warning sign. 🧩💜

Have you ever realized something felt “off” only after you named it as control? Share what helped you see it (or what you wish someone had told you).

🔗 https://zpr.io/zcNgrNUUkcGi