For years, Naomi lived in silence. After leaving the FLDS community, she was placed in a home that promised safety but instead subjected her to seven years of exploitation and abuse. Treated as a maid and denied medical care, her dignity was stripped away.
Finally she was able to speak up and contact the Short Creek Dream Center. Here, everything shifted. Naomi was given her first medical appointment in decades; revealing that her liver had been severely damaged from years of neglect. She was connected to ongoing healthcare, counseling, and therapy to begin the long process of healing.
She also found stability in community. Staff and peers created a safe, supportive environment where her voice mattered. Slowly, Naomi found the courage to share her story. Recently, she reflected, “It seems as though your no-alcohol policy might have saved my life.”
Her journey shows that courage is born when silence meets safety. With medical care, therapy, and a supportive community, Naomi is reclaiming her dignity and building a future marked by resilience and hope.
Help more women like Naomi find their voice and reclaim their lives.
