Marsha's Story

When Marsha first came into our Shelter, she had experienced a decade of sexual, physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Due to all of this trauma, Marsha was experiencing PTSD, anxiety, sleeplessness and extremely low self-esteem.

After utilizing a referral for a triage visit a mental health resource, Marsha’s emotional and mental health was in a much healthier place. Marsha began to believe in herself and became confident. Marsha secured employment, grew into an exceptional team member at her job, saved up to purchase her first car and rent her first apartment on her own.

While Marsha was residing in our shelter, she also took advantage of our other programs such as support group, life skills classes, and career readiness classes. Marsha was always willing to lend a helping hand or encouraging word to the other residents, and even to staff at the shelter.

Marsha is currently working at the same employer and participating in our non-residential services while she is living in her own apartment. Marsha says that staying connected to Bay Area Turning Point keeps her strong.

*Name has been changed due to client confidentiality.