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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News AP Entertainment Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend December 15, 2006 Woman escapes spousal abuse, launches a new life for herself By SARAH LEMON Mail Tribune Silence sustained the 47-year-old woman through many years of domestic violence living with her husband in Rogue River. She thought a few times about leaving and going to stay with her daughter but was too ashamed to ask for help. One night in May, the woman's husband came home after work and held a gun to her head, threatening to kill her if she ever left him. The next day, the woman went to the library and looked up the number for Community Works' Helpline. Soon she was talking with an advocate from Dunn House Outreach, who helped her develop a plan for escaping. Within two weeks the woman was on her way to Dunn House, the local shelter for battered women. She got a restraining order against her husband and, eventually, employment as a caretaker for the elderly. The job — bringing in about $800 per month — is her first in many years. She is planning to go back to school and pursue a career in health services. "The economic challenges for women when they leave a relationship are huge," said Gerry Sea, program manager for Dunn House Outreach. "Most abusers control all the money, and women leave without any financial resources." To cut back on rental costs, the woman is now living with two other women and could use household items, particularly a set of cooking pots and pans and dishes. She also wishes for a nice comforter for her queen-sized bed. Donations can be delivered to Community Works, 900 E. Main St., Medford. For more information, call Gerry Sea at 779-2393, Ext. 222. Sarah Lemon: 776-4487 Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com