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HER NAME IS EMMA
by Paige Alisen
No one should be left alone
forced into silence
dark places and spaces
thrust into madness
With petrified children
and screaming cats
witnessing the horrors of human cruelty
all the while staying mute and numb
Hair growing wild
thoughts scattered like shattered glass
so far gone in the mind
no self is left
no identity, nothing
living a life of dread and despair
hopelessness and fear
Until someone reaches out a hand
grab hold, she says, trust me
we have nothing left
but to trust
so we grab hold
and never let go
never look back
Out of the dark
squinting at the brightness
she cries for the very first time
she is free, safe, loved
she is not alone
vibrant, alive
she is Emma
Located in Humboldt County, California, The Emma Center provides information, referrals, support and education on trauma and trauma-related conditions for women survivors of abuse and violence.
The Emma Center is named for all the Emmas of the world who have had the determination and courage to fight against violence, cruelty, and suffering -- courageous, powerful women who reached out their hands to offer support and protection.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Trauma Support Groups
- Healing Arts Services
- Individualized Support
- Counseling Assistance
- Lending Library
- Referrals to Services
- Educational Workshops on
Traumatic Stress
The Emma Center is named for all the Emmas of the world who have had the determination and courage to fight against violence, cruelty, and suffering -- courageous, powerful women who reached out their hands to offer support and protection.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Trauma Support Groups
- Healing Arts Services
- Individualized Support
- Counseling Assistance
- Lending Library
- Referrals to Services
- Educational Workshops on
Traumatic Stress
All of our services are free or low-cost.
Call today to learn more.
THE EMMA CENTER
920 Samoa Blvd., Suite 207
Arcata, CA 95521
Call for office hours.
Phone: (707) 825-6680
Email: info@emmacenter.org
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