When you’re a mom escaping domestic violence, survival isn’t your only thought — your children are. Leaving means carrying the weight of two (or three, or four) lives, not just your own. That takes more than courage. It takes relentless faith, fierce love, and a community willing to catch you when you fall.
At Ministries of Grace, we’ve walked with women who fled abuse carrying not just trauma, but toddlers. These mothers are the definition of strength — but even strength breaks without support.
Escaping Domestic Violence With Children: Isabella’s Story
Isabella (name changed) came to us after leaving an abusive relationship with her three young children. She had stayed in a shelter, but it was time to move forward. The problem? There was no road map for what came next.
She had no vehicle, no job, no food, and no plan. Her kids were hungry and scared. She was exhausted, emotionally raw, and deeply anxious about how to rebuild.
That’s when a friend connected her to Ministries of Grace.
We didn’t ask for a long backstory. We didn’t need paperwork or proof. We saw a mom in crisis — and we stepped in with what she needed. We provided groceries to feed her kids for the week and gas cards so she could get to interviews. We made sure her children had the school supplies they needed to start fresh. And most importantly, we sat with her, listened, and reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Isabella later told us, “You were the first people who looked at me like I was more than a statistic.”
Help for Domestic Violence Victims With Children Must Be Wholistic
Survivors with children face a uniquely heavy burden. They’re not just recovering from abuse — they’re trying to create normalcy in the midst of chaos.
Some cry in the car so their kids don’t see their fear. Others skip meals to make sure their children eat. Many take buses for hours just to apply for a job, then use their last $20 on diapers or formula. These quiet sacrifices happen every day — and they often go unseen.
Our job is to lighten that load.
Ministries of Grace meets real needs in real time, including weekly food deliveries, gift cards, emotional support, help navigating job applications, and referrals for childcare or medical services. We’re not a shelter. We’re what happens after — the grace that follows the crisis.
How to Help Mothers Escaping Domestic Violence
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a real difference, here’s your answer: support the moms doing the hardest work of all — rebuilding stability for their children after abuse.
Your support helps us fill pantries for mothers who haven’t had time or transportation to shop. It ensures they have fuel in the tank so they can attend job interviews or pick up their children from school. It puts backpacks and pencils in the hands of kids who are starting over in unfamiliar classrooms. And it funds one-on-one job coaching that prepares women for interviews, builds resumes, and opens doors to stable income.
These aren’t luxuries. They’re lifelines.
“You made me feel like I wasn’t alone anymore.” — Isabella
Want to help a mother and her children feel safe again?
Your generosity can bring stability to families escaping domestic violence — and hope for a brand new beginning.
