Trauma may make us feel like we are So Far from healing and a chance at healthy, happy love. However, in reality, healthy love and healing can be So Close within your reach with a proven plan, resources, and safe support. Allow So Far So Close to support you on REDISCOVERING YOU!
Regardless of your past, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. It's time to own your worth! ~ Psalm 139:14
If you are in danger do not hesitate to call the Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Emotional Healing and Rediscover of Self-Love with
So Far So Close
The Rediscover YOU program by So Far So Close, INC. supports women and children of domestic violence during the critical phase of fleeing abuse. With nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 15 children experiencing domestic violence each year, the program addresses risks like homelessness (experienced by 57% of women fleeing abuse) re-victimization, and even incarceration. Offering a holistic spiritual and trauma-informed life coaching approach, it helps survivors heal from sexual harm while promoting a sense of identity, self-worth, and healthy love.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." ~ Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
WALK IN GOD's LOVE
About
So Far So Close, INC. was born from my own lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence. Having personally navigated the devastating effects of abusive relationships, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact that domestic violence has on women, children, and entire families. According to the Resource Center on Domestic Violence, between 3.3 million to 10 million children are exposed to adult domestic violence each year. These children are often caught in a cycle of trauma that can lead to homelessness, repetitive patterns of abuse, incarceration, substance use, and even death, all while struggling with mental health challenges that go unaddressed.
Through So Far So Close, I sought to create a program that not only supports women in escaping violent situations but also actively addresses the risk of homelessness and the emotional toll on children. Our Rediscover YOU initiative provides critical services, including immediate, safe housing solutions during the crucial first 72 hours after fleeing an abuser. By preventing homelessness, we help families stay together and offer them the resources they need for long-term recovery.
Our program is essential in breaking the cycle of abuse, offering trauma-informed care that addresses the root causes of domestic violence and its aftermath. So Far So Close ensures that children, who are often left out of the conversation, receive the attention and support they need to heal alongside their mothers. We focus on personal development, mental health care, and family stability, ensuring that survivors do not just escape but also rebuild and thrive, free from the threat of returning to abusive situations.
By addressing the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness, So Far So Close plays a key role in creating lasting change and helping families avoid the cycle of instability and trauma. Our work ensures that no woman or child is left behind, providing a clear path to safety, empowerment, and a future filled with hope.
Rediscover YOU: Reclaiming the Power from Trauma Program
So Far So Close, INC. is committed to preventing homelessness and empowering women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. Our flagship program, Rediscover YOU, offers immediate, temporary housing solutions to prevent homelessness, keep families intact, and provide a safe, secure pathway away from abuse during the critical first 72 hours. By addressing the immediate risk of homelessness, separation, or returning to dangerous environments, this initiative ensures the safety and long-term recovery of survivors.
Through a comprehensive approach that includes trauma-informed healing, cognitive development, and personal empowerment, Rediscover YOU supports women in building sustainable futures. The program emphasizes economic growth by offering tailored coaching that equips participants with the tools to achieve financial independence and long-term stability. It fosters personal transformation through accountability, goal setting, and restorative justice principles, ensuring women gain the skills and confidence to rebuild their lives.
Additionally, So Far So Close, INC. engages in public advocacy and policy reform to create systemic change that supports survivors and empowers them to survive and thrive. By using data-driven research, we amplify the voices of women affected by domestic violence, influencing responsive public policy that addresses root causes and paves the way for a safer, more just future.
The program encompasses the following areas:
● Mind-Body Awareness: Cultivating an understanding and recognition of trauma.
● Self and Social Skill Awareness: Enhancing personal and interpersonal competencies.
● Healthy Relationships: Defining and fostering accountability in relationships.
● Inner Strength and Confidence-Building: Empowering women to build resilience and self-assurance.
● Addressing Childhood Harms: Exploring how early traumas influence current mindsets.
● Holistic Tools: Providing effective strategies to combat complex trauma stemming from abuse.
To mitigate the challenges of complex trauma caused by sexual harm, the program offers essential reentry resources, including:
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Supporting an Escape Route for Survivors
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Post-crisis Medical Support
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Resources for Temporary Shelter or Hotel Assistance
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Transportation Assistance (Gas Cards, Bus Passes, or Emergency Uber Ride)
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Providing Essential Necessities for Family / Children
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Resources for Safe and Affordable Housing or Housing Programs
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Job Readiness and Placement Resources
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Monthly Family Bonding Outing
Rediscover YOU is committed to fostering self-empowerment and encouraging women to embrace and believe in themselves despite past adversities.
Freedom NOW Program
In collaboration with Different Souls on One Accord and Women Woke Within, the So Far So Close The Freedom NOW program is committed to transforming lives by advocating for the release of wrongfully convicted and excessively sentenced individuals while fostering economic empowerment and global outreach. Our mission is to provide legal support through resources and training that enable incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into society as productive, self-sustaining citizens, reducing the financial burden on the justice system. Through partnerships with social impact organizations and programs, Freedom NOW equips marginalized individuals with the skills and resources to contribute positively to their communities.
Our Services:
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Legal Resources and Training:
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Unfair and Excessive Sentencing.
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Wrongful convictions.
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Sentencing Reduction
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Social Impact Life Coaching Services:
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Advocacy through resources
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Trauma-Informed Care Coaching and Training
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Personal Development Coaching and Training
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Collaborative Partnerships
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Public Awareness:
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Partner with "Women Woke Within" and shift International ROKU and Fire Stick television network.
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Share personal stories of those affected by the criminal legal system.
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Humanize the issue of mass incarceration.
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Raise public awareness and generate support for necessary reforms.
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Join us in our unwavering commitment to creating a more just and equitable society. Together, we can make a difference and bring freedom to those who have suffered unfair and unjust treatment.
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Collaborating Partners
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We could not do this work without our dedicated and supportive partners
TEAM MEMBERS
Founder/ CEO
Katrina Butler
Board President
Quaimerah Jenkins
Board Secretary
Sharail Dowers
Board Treasurer
Twana Ford
