By Paula Lucas | Founder
Fiona had already fled her abusive husband in Finland and was sleeping on a friend's sofa. It wasn't the first time she had to run from him for her physical safety.
Fiona had previously left him twice and stayed in a domestic violence shelter. But his apologies followed by the "honeymoon phase" always lured her back. Fiona didn't want to file a police report and get her husband in trouble, she just wanted to come back home to the USA. She was done listening to his promises that he would change and she wasn't going back this time.
Fiona's husband had controlled all of their money and she fled with nothing but a few things in a backpack, her phone and her American passport.
We safety planned with Fiona as she knew her husband would be looking for her, and provided resources and options. A friend of Fiona's purchased her an airline ticket to get back home, with an agreement that Fiona would pay her back over time.
When she arrived, Fiona confirmed she was safe and at her parent's home.
We sent Fiona some funds to help her begin to pay back her friend and gave her some referrals for counseling.
Fiona is doing well. She is sad that her marriage did not work out and is receiving counseling and legal help for divorce. She is grateful for all of the help Pathways was able to provide.
Your donations help victims like Fiona every day, empowering them to leave abuse and live violence free lives.
Thank you from the Pathways' Team!
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