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In 2023, I left a toxic, abusive and controlling relationship. Even though it was the best decision I could have made for my three kids and myself, it was also hard. I had no money saved since my former partner didn’t allow me to work or have a car. With no place to go, I

Think of the hottest day we had this summer in August; now put yourself in a tent with a 2-year-old that was only in a pull-up because of the intense heat. It does not sound like an enjoyable experience but that is where Violet lived for a short time without much food or money. Their

Covid affected many people all over the world, from illness and death to job loss and confinement. Jennifer was working and going to school to be a nurse when all of this hit hard. With her baby boy constantly being sick, reliable childcare was hard to find so going to school was on hold, and

Sarah is a 25-year-old single mother to a 1-year-old son. Before coming to NUMAS Haus, Sarah struggled to stay on the right path. She experienced the death of her bother at the age of 17, which led her to use drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain. During this time, Sarah also developed friendships

Rebecca became pregnant at the age of 16 and gave birth to a baby girl. The father of the child was using drugs and alcohol and in and out of jail, so Rebecca was left to raise her daughter on her own. Despite her circumstances, Rebecca was able to graduate from high school and began

Before NUMAS Haus, Olivia found herself in an unhealthy domestic relationship with her boyfriend of nine years. Olivia was struggling with her mental health and coping with the loss of her unborn child. Olivia struggled with the idea of leaving her boyfriend, because she knew that would put her family at risk of homelessness. After

Kristin is 25-years-old and a mom to a 7-yearold son. Kristin did not have an easy childhood. Among her struggles included being raised by parents who were addicts, as well as being sexually abused as a young child. Kristin continued to struggle throughout her childhood and young adulthood, getting pregnant at an early age, and

Julie and her two children ages 8 and 14 have moved around many times throughout their lives. Most recently, the family found themselves living out of a small motel room for over seven months. When Julie could no longer afford the cost of the motel and was facing eviction, she reached out to NUMAS Haus