Government Shutdowns Impact on Domestic Violence Survivors: A Single Mothers Fear and Sheltering Wings Struggle - A local domestic violence shelter, Sheltering Wings, highlights the severe challenges faced by victims seeking help due to the government shutdown. A single mother from Plainfield shares her fears about providing for her family, emphasizing the added burden on women in abusive relationships. Sheltering Wings, with ninety percent of clients being low-income, spends $1000 a week on food to support twenty-five families, straining their resources. The survivor urges other victims to seek help, assuring them of the necessary support to escape and build a new life.
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