Both were offered maternity homes early on and each declined. Now, one says she wishes she would have accepted this lifeline and had left the abuser then. Tragically, it is not unusual for women, like our clients, to feel tied to their abusers due to a suffocating control of all aspects of their living arrangements. All too often this results in a highly toxic codependent relationship. On average, it takes a person seven attempts to leave before they are successful at moving away from this type of evil.

Christopher SnipesJanuary 20, 2023Seneca CFL

First Fruits Friday - Control

As the months wore on, the manipulative behavior of the father became more and more evident. He sold her car without her knowledge, bought a new car in his name and “gave” it to her at the baby shower. She was under his control as never before. She received an eviction notice and was in real peril as she realized there was a chance she could lose custody of her three-year-old daughter. She also confirmed to us that the father of the baby was using drugs. Valiantly, Jane carried on at her job, continued with the pregnancy, and unceasingly strove to protect her daughter.

Christopher SnipesJanuary 13, 2023

First Fruits Friday - Good Intentions

Client Advocates are Seneca's cheerleaders. They check up on our clients through calls and/or meetings. They form relationships with our ladies and pray with them. They meet with them at least once a month and make sure that they are on track with achieving their long term goals. These special volunteers experience deep satisfaction and gratitude as they chart their clients’ progress through what can be tumultuous times.

Christopher SnipesJanuary 6, 2023Seneca CFL

First Fruits Friday - Listening

During the Christmas season, we often hear carols and songs on the radio. One favorite is Do You Hear What I Hear? Jesus often hears the prayers of the broken hearted and those in need of healing. We are reminded in other songs that HE is our mighty counselor, Prince of Peace, a wonderful, divine, and everlasting father.

Christopher SnipesDecember 30, 2022

First Fruits Friday - A Child Is Born

The client stated, "I remember them asking me, "Who gives and takes life? If you do that (get an abortion) your relationship will be affected." The clinic staff spoke with the husband and the couple began to ask themselves, "How can we stand in front of God and do this? We are Christians but we have been wavering in our decision if the child must live or die."

Christopher SnipesDecember 23, 2022Seneca CFL