Their therapist told me I was too sick to date after I performed slam poems at two advocacy events for them for free. They refused to reassign me to a new therapist. They said it was against their policy. So not only are people with medical conditions not allowed to have the right to life, love, and the pursuit of happiness according to this “advocacy center”, but people with medical conditions cannot even receive proper therapy from them like the general population. Sounds like I should file a complaint with Americans With Disabilities Act. Funny how somebody can be well enough to volunteer their time and creativity to an organization, but then they are too sick to date according to that organization. They also gave me a hard time about talking about going back to my abuser, even though now that I’m away from him, I’m down to 108 pounds. Isn’t that the entire point of their organization? There’s another review that mentions that they are not equipped to handle somebody with autism. If this center thinks advocacy only applies to women with full able-bodied abilities, they may want to take some classes.

I can’t speak highly enough about this organization. Over the past year, they have shown us incredible love and care. If you or a family member are victims of domestic violence, their support, guidance, and resources can truly be life-saving. Regarding the reviews claiming they don’t support male survivors…this is simply not true. I’ve personally seen male survivors receive the same compassionate support and resources from them.

As someone who strongly believes in the importance of supporting survivors of domestic violence, I was initially hopeful about the mission of this advocacy group. Their campaigns, community outreach, and policy work are undeniably impactful for many—especially women and children, who are often the primary focus of domestic violence services. Their motto: People start to heal the moment they feel heard. However, one glaring issue has become increasingly hard to overlook: this organization does not meaningfully acknowledge or support male victims of domestic violence. In a society where male survivors already face stigma, disbelief, and a lack of resources, the omission is not just disappointing—it’s harmful. When questioned about this gap, the group has offered vague justifications or outright silence, reinforcing the outdated notion that domestic violence is only a "women’s issue." This not only ignores the growing body of research showing that men can and do experience abuse in intimate relationships, but it also perpetuates a dangerous double standard in survivor advocacy. By refusing to recognize male victims, the organization undermines its own credibility and mission of equity. True advocacy means supporting all survivors, regardless of gender, and acknowledging that abuse does not discriminate. Until this group broadens its perspective and addresses this serious oversight, their efforts—however well-funded or well-meaning—will remain incomplete and exclusionary.