This article appeared on India New England News (Editor’s note: This article is written by a victim of domestic violence and abandonment, and reprinted here with the permission of the Support and Friendship for South Asian Women and Families, known as Saheli. The name of the author has been withheld because of privacy reasons.) By…
Depression can often go unnoticed. Although anyone can be affected by depression, it is especially common among victims and survivors of domestic violence. Abuse by a person close to you can leave deep physical, as well as mental scars. It can even trigger clinical depression. Do take this confidential test designed by Tuft’s University to…
(Originally published in India New England on September 15, 2015) WALTHAM, MA—With as little as $200, Saheli, the non-profit organization that works against domestic violence and towards uplifting the lives of South Asian women and their families in New England, is making a big difference in the lives of many South Asian women under its…
Beyond Domestic Abuse: A Survivor’s Story By Salita Mehta Malti, a South Asian woman in her 40s, approached Saheli for help several years back. Through her own strength and courage and help from Saheli advocates she is in a physically and emotionally safe place today. A survivor of domestic abuse, she shared her story with…
