Annie May's Women of Courage: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors

Annie May's Women of Courage

• 💡 Tika Martin founded Annie May's Women of Courage, named after her mother, to help survivors of domestic violence find their voice and community.
• 🎯 Martin, a survivor herself, was inspired by her mother and the many women she knew in Liberty City who were also survivors.

Impact on Survivors

• ✅ In four years, the organization has helped countless women transition from silence and hiding to speaking out.
• 🧠 Survivors report that recognizing they weren't alone, crazy, or to blame helped them understand their experience with domestic violence.
• 🚀 The organization shows women that leaving an abusive relationship and having a thriving life after is possible.

Building a Sisterhood

• 💖 The organization fosters a sense of sisterhood among survivors.
• 🚢 An annual bonding trip, often a cruise, provides a retreat-like experience where women feel worthy, deserving of softness, praise, and recognition.
• 🤝 The cruise includes licensed mental health therapists, a pastor and his wife, and friends who facilitate daily activities.

Future Goals

• 🏡 Martin's ultimate goal is to establish transitional housing to provide a safe place for women after they leave domestic violence shelters.