All our services are free and confidential. The children speak Hotline Shelter Court Advocacy Support Groups Counseling Referrals   Paper bag art is the work of Peggy McClellan’s 4th grade class at East Hickman Intermediate School. After learning about Women Are Safe, Inc. and family violence, the class was asked to illustrate what domestic violence looks like to them. The artwork will be used to spread awareness during October’s domestic violence awareness month.   The Children Speak Mom and Dad, You think I'm asleep when you are fighting. But I'm not. I'm hiding under the covers and I can hear everything. When I hear this stuff, I feel scared. And I worry. I worry about you and about our family. What is love supposed to be? Look what you are teaching me: That girls are supposed to get hurt and suffer in silence as they grow up. That boys are supposed to grow up to be violent. Mom and Dad, I love you. Please get help!   My Daddy Is A Monster He hurts my mommy He hurts me too Sometimes he hits Sometimes he says things that scare me and make my mommy cry after he leaves Sometimes I wish he won't come back...ever. I love my daddy. Return to top of page

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