Here is a short story about how "Out of the Chrysalis" came to be. 

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Many years ago, I was in a very abusive relationship and wanted to get out but didn"t know where to go or how to get away from my abuser. My domestic violence story sounds very much the same as most. We dated for a while and he seemed nice enough. Then one day, he started to hit me, except he only did that one time because I punched him right back. He decided to wear me down. He would say that I was fat, stupid, ugly, a bad mom. He said anything to lower my self esteem. Eventually, I started to believe him. There was no one else to tell me different at the time.

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All I ever thought about was how nice it would be if I had someone or something to guide me out of my situation.

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Out of the Chrysalis is a Non_Profit (pending) that helps victims of domestic violence escape and have resources available to them to make the transition easier . Our mission is to put together Butterfly Go Bags. Inside the go bags will be some cards from local businesses who are willing to help, cards of professional people (counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, family doctors, food pantries, shelters) who can also help. There will also be some first aid, personal care items and snacks in each bag. All of these things could help a domestic violence victim escape and come Out Of The Chrysalis to their new life in freedom!