Blog Stories
In 2019, we launched She Is Your Neighbour with the help of 14 ambassadors who are community leaders in Waterloo Region. Read their stories to learn about different types of abuse and to hear why they are invested in ending domestic violence.
Brenda Halloran
Mayor of Waterloo, 2006-2014
Bryan Larkin
Chief of Police, Waterloo Region
Melissa Durrell
President, Durrell Communications
Mike Pereira
Community Development Leader
Jacquie Hanley
Education Management
Juneyt Yetkiner
Nuevo-Flamenco Guitarist
Katie Fox
Marketing, Foxnet
Leo Tobi
Community Builder
Heather Caron
Owner, Caron Family Law
Darryl Fletcher
“Chef D”
Tric Fletcher
Faith FM & Chef D TV
Cavell Johnson
Head Coach, KW Titans
Mary Wilhelm
ED, Woolwich Counselling Centre
Mike Farwell
Radio Host & Hockey Analyst
Stories From A Neighbour
The Second Chapter of our Blog Series
Since launching She Is Your Neighbour, many survivors have reached out to tell us that reading the stories encouraged them to open up about their own experiences. We also heard from community partners, professionals who work in the VAW (violence against women) sector, as well as family members and friends of survivors, who stood by a loved one as they experienced domestic violence. Moving forward, we will be sharing the perspectives of survivors, loved ones of survivors, and community partners.
Sarah
Survivor of Domestic Violence
Kathy
Music Therapist at WCSWR
Rob – Deputy Fire Chief
City of Kitchener Fire Department
Emily
“the girl in between”
A.B.
Survivor of Domestic Violence
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*Please note that some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the safety and privacy of individuals in the story.
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