When my husband got drunk, he liked to fight. I called the Hotline for myself. I wanted to talk about me. The Hotline is a supportive place women can call, either giving their name or anonymously, to talk about issues in their relationships. People who aren't in an abusive relationship, but think that a friend or family member may be can call, too.
Callers learn that someone cares and more importantly, someone understands and wants to help.
We give women tools and we come up with options together so they can make informed decisions. She may not even realize that what she's experiencing is abuse. We go through a list of typical abusive behaviors with her, and help her sort out her feelings. Rose D. has been a Hotline volunteer for more than two years. She says she feels it's important for people in the community to learn exactly what the Hotline does.