MEET CARA

Cara is a fictional survivor whose situation is very real. Cara is a teacher, book lover, mother, and wife. Cara and Marcus have been together since their first year of college; they got married when they were 22. Their son, Cameron, is 7 years old, and Marcus's mother provides regular childcare. Marcus has deep ties to the local community, while Cara is from out of state. Cara could be anyone. She could be someone you know and love.

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Below, you'll read some snippets from her journal that demonstrate the real-life experiences of countless survivors we work with every day.