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Dear Ms. Caver,
Thank you so much for visiting my school. Your account is proof that abuse is a real problem, not just something we read about in our health books. You are also proof that it is possible to escape abuse, and there is help available to victims. Your speech was very informative and may very well have convinced someone to seek help for abuse. Thank you once again for sharing your inspiring and moving story.

Dear Etta,

I think that stories that are true and happen to real people are the most important part in getting people to listen. Because you went through such hard times, it made people more aware of the problem. Because you made it through and told us your story, you may have given hope to the same girls who are in that situation.

Dear Mr & Mrs Croucher,                                                                                                              Thank you for coming in and making us aware of what could happen in an abusive relationship.  The stance you took on the presentation was different from what I expected.  Mr. Croucher, your jokes were hilarious, and Mrs. Croucher, you made me realize how important it is to stay away from abusive relationships.  Once again, thank you.                                                                                      Sincerely, Matt

Thank you so much for coming to our school and telling your story.  My family is emotionally abusive and even though I'm not hit, I still feel the pain.  Sometimes I'm told I'll never amount to anything, and you made me believe that I really am something.  I am special.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             A girl with no name.                                          

Dear Ms. Caver,

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You are a pillar of strength and an inspiration for anybody in a dark place. We DO have the power over our lives to change them for the better. Thanks for helping us all realize that!

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Croucher,                                                                                                            Thank you for taking your time to come and share your family's tragic story.  I'm sure it's tough to have to share your story so many times, but you'll never know how much your presentation meant to me.                                                                                                                                                                                              Sincerely, Tyler

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Croucher                                                                                                              Thanks for coming to our school and opening my eyes to the dangers of abuse.  I have experienced abuse personally and can relate to more people than I'm aware of.  You also have helped me understand and realize that I'm not to blame for what happened.                                                                        Thanks again, Jama

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Croucher,                                                                                                             Thanks so much for coming to visit my school last week.  I think what you two do is just great!  I'm really appreciative of the fact that you two were so willing to share such a personal story with my classmates and me.  It really helped me to understand the importance of being cautious while dating.  What you guys do is making a difference in this world.  It has at least done this for one person - me.  Thank you.