Marsha
Marsha came to Travelers Aid, desperate, and without any resources, as so many women do. The mother of two children, Marsha had endured a fifteen year marriage to her high school sweetheart who turned out to be abusive, restrictive, and violent. She had decided that homelessness was better for both her and her precious children than enduring the abuse. When a Travelers Aid counselor met with her, it was decided that Marsha’s best option was to leave the state and move in with her caring and supportive brother. We were able to arrange for short-term shelter, and sent Marsha and her two children off with full bus fare as well as food and other necessities for their trip. Marsha has kept in touch since her new life began, and told us that she enrolled in a vocational training school, took classes in computer technology, and found full-time work. She had found her own apartment, and she and her children were doing beautifully. She is happy and extremely grateful to Travelers Aid for the assistance we provided.