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Survivor Stories

Draw strength and inspiration from the powerful voices of resilience and recovery. These narratives offer a unique perspective on overcoming abuse, providing hope and solidarity to those facing similar challenges.  

Family Justice Center: Survivor Stories

Debra Jaeger’s sister, Jill Cahill, was killed by her husband in 1998 when he poisoned her in a Syracuse hospital where she was recovering after he had severely beated her. Jaeger has put the pain of that loss into helping domestic abuse victims in Buffalo, N.Y.