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Staff from Passageway, a domestic violence intervention program at BWH, encouraged members of its weekly support group to express their experiences surviving abuse through poems, photography, and short stories. The result is an inspirational book called Passages.
The 35 participants produced the book as an outlet for their own healing and to give hope to others coping with domestic violence. Passages is both a platform for women to be heard and an open door for those who need help. Advocates, nurses, physicians and social workers also contributed poems and stories to Passages, emphasizing that health care providers play a critical role in addressing domestic violence.
“We want survivors of domestic violence to know that they are not alone, and that they can access support at BWH.” said Tina Nappi, director, Passageway.
“I want women to recognize that they have strengths, and they have the right to live free from violence,” said Louise Posner-Silverman, Passageway volunteer and Passages contributor. “Women coming together in a group and sharing their experiences are very powerful.”
Passages is being distributed within the hospital, locally and nationally. Copies are available in the Kessler Library for viewing. You can request copies for your clinical area by contacting the Office for Women, Family and Community Programs at ext. 2-5759.