New beginnings
Just a few months ago Selvia was homeless, sleeping on a friend's couch. She had no contact with her two teenage sons, no job, no dreams, and no idea how to change her circumstances.
When Selvia’s marriage ended due to domestic violence more than a decade ago, she felt incredibly alone.
Her youngest was four months old and she had no family in Australia to help her. Unable to provide a safe home, she lost custody of her two boys.
Having made little progress, Selvia was recently referred to Mission Australia. With the help of case manager Tania, she finally felt a sense of hope.
Tania helped Selvia identify her struggles and mapped out how they could move past them.
It made a lot of difference for me that someone noticed me on that very rough journey.
She is now mending relationships and has peace, security and shelter – but most importantly, she has been reunited with her boys.
We’re closer than ever. I’m able to listen to them more and contribute to their lives.
The transformation in her life since that time is testament to what is possible with determination, the right support, and, in Selvia's case, faith that things can turn around.
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