Domestic Violence Survivors & The 90-Day Cliff | Kay Bohemier on Homelessness After Abuse

Send us Fan MailA lot of people think the hardest part of domestic violence is leaving. What if leaving is only the first step… and the next step is a cliff?In this powerful conversation, Kay Bohemier returns to share the reality behind the “90-day cliff” in emergency shelters and what happens when survivors of domestic violence leave abuse but still have nowhere safe to go.Kay opens up about what homelessness after abuse really looks like: living in a car, then a tent, finding places to wash, and taking risks just to afford food. She also sheds light on the hidden barriers survivors face, including financial abuse, PTSD, stalking, and how missing documentation or citizenship status can prevent access to housing, support programs, and safety.When people say “just leave,” they often don’t understand what comes next. Kay explains why so many survivors are forced back into dangerous situations—and what needs to change.We also talk about solutions. Kay shares her vision for Courage House Incorporated, a nonprofit focused on long-term transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence. Her model includes a two-year housing program with onsite mental health support, financial education, and 24-hour childcare so survivors can rebuild their lives with stability and dignity.If you care about domestic violence awareness, survivor safety, homelessness after abuse, and real systemic change, this is a conversation you won’t forget.👉 Subscribe for more real stories from women who have lived it 👉 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it 👉 Leave a review to help more women find support and resourcesConnect with Kay:  Website:  https://kaywood95.wixsite.com/courage-houseFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/KaybohemierIf this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website