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In 2019, we launched She Is Your Neighbour with the help of 14 ambassadors who are community leaders in Waterloo Region. Read their stories to learn about different types of abuse and to hear why they are invested in ending domestic violence.

Brenda Halloran

Mayor of Waterloo, 2006-2014

Bryan Larkin

Chief of Police, Waterloo Region

Melissa Durrell

President, Durrell Communications

Mike Pereira

Community Development Leader

Jacquie Hanley

Education Management

Juneyt Yetkiner

Nuevo-Flamenco Guitarist

Katie Fox

Marketing, Foxnet

Leo Tobi

Community Builder

Heather Caron

Owner, Caron Family Law

Darryl Fletcher

“Chef D”

Tric Fletcher

Faith FM & Chef D TV

Cavell Johnson

Head Coach, KW Titans

Mary Wilhelm

ED, Woolwich Counselling Centre

Mike Farwell

Radio Host & Hockey Analyst

the second chapter of our blog series

Since launching She Is Your Neighbour, many survivors have reached out to tell us that reading the stories encouraged them to open up about their own experiences. We also heard from community partners, professionals who work in the vaw (violence against women) sector, as well as family members and friends of survivors, who stood by a loved one as they experienced domestic violence. Moving forward, we will be sharing the perspectives of survivors, loved ones of survivors, and community partners.

I am so proud of who I have become and though the journey was hard, I feel that I am a very strong woman because of it.

Sara

Survivor of Domestic Violence

When Harry chanted short phrases in combination with his rhythmic drumming, his stuttering dramatically reduced.

Kathy

Music Therapist at WCSWR

As a firefighter I've witnessed the immediate aftermath of domestic violence first hand, but the impact ripples on for years, even becoming cyclical.

Rob

Deputy Fire Chief
City of Kitchener Fire Department

As the "Girl in between", I never felt that I should ask for help. I saw myself as the lucky one. However, in my counselling sessions, I learned that I had PTSD and survivor's guilt.

Emily

“the girl in between”

He would never change, no matter how much time passed. So I had to change. I had to continue to work on me and move forward.

A.B.

Survivor of Domestic Violence

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We encourage you to get involved! Read a blog story, tune into the podcast, start conversations, and use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour. We can’t do this without you! We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence.

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