Caring Connections shares message of hope with domestic violence walk

Caring Connections says about 50 people came out for its “Hope in Every Step: Purple Ribbon Walk” this past Saturday to raise awareness of domestic violence and the services available to survivors.

The event began at the Michigan Works office in Benton Harbor, featuring remarks from Corlis Nichols, a survivor who shared her story. Caring Connections domestic violence therapist Esther Caro tells us Corlis witnessed abuse while growing up and later was in an abusive relationship but overcame it. Caro says hearing stories like hers can be helpful to others.

“ A lot of times when you are in a situation of abuse, you feel like you’re all alone,” Caro said. “ A lot of people feel like they’re in this alone. They don’t have any