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Patricia suffered as a victim of violence and abuse from her husband for years. She was mentally disabled, and suffered from epilepsy and schizophrenia. Her husband isolated her from her family, and stole her disability checks to spend on his gambling and alcohol addictions.
Catholic Charities’ Pam Gefell worked with Patricia to find a way out of the dreadful situation she was in. Many interventions took place to help stabilize Patricia and get her away from her husband. The staff had many worrisome moments about her well-being and worked hard to remove her from her dangerous situation at home.
Thanks to a collaborative effort between Catholic Charities, YWCA Domestic Violence Program, Genesee County Mental Health Clinic and Adult Protective Services, Patricia’s story has a happy ending. Today, she is living in a safe and secure environment, where her husband can no longer hurt her. Catholic Charities continues to work with Patricia to ensure she receives the best treatment possible.
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