Survivor Stories

SLSLS was a breath of fresh air for me in a very dark time.

SLSLS really assisted us in a time of need. In my opinion, they are true heroes.

The support and peace of mind that SLSLS gave me was amazing. Thank you for every bit of help you gave me.

I'm so thankful for my attorney. He made sure I was comfortable and made the process a lot easier for me. I'm forever grateful.

I am very grateful for the help from SLSLS's volunteer attorneys. They were both so very supportive, respectful, and great at their jobs. Thank you so much for all the help.

I was unaware of how necessary it actually was to have an attorney. I am so thankful for SLSLS because they went above and beyond to hear my story and to help me get my safety back.

SLSLS has helped me tremendously, and I'm so grateful. They made sure I knew what was going on every step of the way. I was so anxious to go into court alone, but with SLSLS there I felt heard.

As someone who had no experience with the legal system, finding SLSLS made a huge difference in my experience and outcome. I truly felt like I had someone on my side throughout the whole process.

Working with SLSLS was nothing short of delightful. They explained every process in detail and made sure that I felt comfortable in all aspects. I couldn't recommend their support any more than I do now!

Everyone on the SLSLS team was so kind, and my attorney made me feel at ease in the courtroom. I am so impressed, and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know dealing with a domestic violence case.

SLSLS is the only organization that helped me and supported me in my time of need. I was alone and scared, and the support that SLSLS gave me was unmatched! I couldn't have gotten here without their support.

SLSLS was instrumental in helping me navigate the OP process. They took the time to really understand the complexities of my case and provided me with the legal advice and representation to help me escape a dangerous situation.

I was afraid, up until I met my lawyer. I was in a financially and physically abusive relationship and was ignorant as to what an order of protection even was. SLSLS gave me the knowledge and courage to finally stand up to my abuser.

I'm beyond grateful for the support and services of SLSLS. My attorney and team kept me and my children safe throughout the whole process, and I can't thank them enough for providing me with the strong legal counsel needed in my case.

SLSLS gave me the representation and resources I desperately needed to get out of a bad situation and make life better for my daughter and myself. They were so professional, compassionate, and incredible throughout the entire process.

SLSLS made me feel safe, which was something I had not felt in a very long time. They made sure I knew I was not alone. It's so comforting to know that there are people like them out there to be a voice for people who are too afraid to speak.

After 8 years of abuse, I finally felt relief with the help of SLSLS. They took all of my concerns and fears into consideration, and I'm safe and protected legally due to the determination and efforts of this organization. They saved my life.

I felt like God came and rescued me by providing amazing representation during one of the scariest times in my life. I finally felt protected, safe, and seen, even more so after getting my OP. They felt like a helping hand in a time when it was truly needed.

SLSLS has been so beneficial in my journey of advocating for myself and bringing back my personal power. I am so very grateful and have learned so much from this team! Everything was scary at first, but they have always made me feel comfortable and supported.

SLSLS has been a phenomenal support during one of the most emotional and stressful times of my life. They made me feel safe and supported throughout the whole court process. I am so thankful for their expert counsel and for successfully getting my OP renewed.

SLSLS worked with me tirelessly to build a case against my abusive spouse and did not stop until a full OP was granted! They went above and beyond, and did whatever it took to make me feel safe. To the team of dedicated staff at SLSLS, you are all truly heroes!

SLSLS represented me through a very difficult and stressful situation with a tremendous amount of guidance and support. They kept me and my children's best interest at heart, and I cannot thank them enough for their efforts to help survivors like myself and my family.

SLSLS was very kind and helpful at taking my information and matching me with not one, but two attorneys who were both kind, smart, and supportive through two court dates with a winning outcome. I definitely recommend SLSLS to anyone who is a victim in need of services.

Within a short time of being referred to SLSLS, I had an attorney calling me to let me know he was there to represent me. A huge thank you to him for helping me get through one of the hardest things I've ever done: freeing myself from my abuser and standing up for myself.

I am so grateful for the support and services of SLSLS. My attorney's sincerity while handling my case gave me a great sense of relief and courage to overcome the anxiety and fear of facing my abuser to extend my order of protection. I appreciate such professionalism and grit!

I would recommend this organization to anyone. I was in fear for my life, and they stayed by my side through the whole OP process. I don't know if I could have done it without them. With SLSLS, you never have to worry about being alone. I can't thank them enough for being there.

This wasn't my first time trying to get an OP, and I cannot stress enough that SLSLS's help saved my life! My lawyer was kind, compassionate, and with me every step of the way. He made me feel empowered, and without the support and help of SLSLS I don't know where I would be today. My gratitude can't be measured.

SLSLS worked tirelessly to help me get a restraining order against my rapist in June 2021. I am so appreciative of how they cared enough to pursue this endeavor all the way through, and I am very pleased and thankful that they represented me, for free, for the duration of the cases. Thank you for your help, kindness, and understanding.

Feeling hopeless and alone trying to get out of a toxic situation, I made the call to SLSLS. They were angels waiting in the wings. My first interaction was so supportive, and the outcome was much greater than I could have ever expected. I will be forever grateful for the expertise and compassion that this organization has provided to me.

Having SLSLS changed my mentality completely in knowing that not only did people believe in me, but that their sole purpose was to protect me after not feeling safe for so many years. The team who dedicate their time, compassion, and hard work are literal lifesavers, and I can never thank them enough for giving me and my kids our lives back.

I would not have known how to get the help that I needed if it were not for SLSLS holding my hand through it all. They were there fully to ensure I had help, was not alone, and felt strong enough to do what I needed to do for my family. I have already recommended SLSLS to others in difficult situations, and I'm so thankful for this organization.

The help I received from SLSLS was more than I ever could have dreamed of. The situation I was in seemed hopeless, and without their support I would not have had the legal representation required for my situation. They were professional, courteous, and kind during the entire process, and a successful outcome couldn't have been achieved without their support and knowledge.

I was at my court hearing alone, feeling defeated and depressed until SLSLS offered their legal services and support free of charge. They were there every step of the way to help me get back into my house and obtain a 4-year order of protection from my abuser. They have even kept in contact with me weeks later to make sure my children and I are okay and to offer resources.

I came into court for the first time by myself in the hopes to get my sense of safety back, unaware of how necessary it actually was to have an attorney. I am so thankful for SLSLS and my volunteer attorneys because they went above and beyond to hear my story and to help me get my safety back. They were so incredibly helpful and made a really difficult situation easier to handle.

I'd spent two years navigating the order of protection process by myself, standing up against my violent ex-partner and his attorney alone. I was about to give up when I found SLSLS. It's only because of their work that I was able to successfully receive an 8-year OP renewal, something I could have never done on my own. I finally have peace of mind knowing I won't have to go back to court for a very long time.

I was overwhelmed by the idea of trying to deal with the courts and the order of protection process on my own, and SLSLS helped me find the courage to take the next step to protect myself. Facing an abuser in court is scary, but having a skilled, compassionate attorney with me throughout the process made it feel less overwhelming. I am so grateful to SLSLS and the wonderful professionals that volunteer their time to help people like me.