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Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happened on April 30, 2024, when I walked into the Real America LLC office—the company that manages Haven Homes—to confront the mess going on with my housing. This is a story of retaliation, false accusations, and the real cost of standing up for yourself. Let’s get into it!⸻Walking Into the Real America Office 🏢On April 30, 2024, I decided I had enough. I walked into the Real America LLC office to get some real answers. At first, I spoke with a receptionist, but eventually, I was told I needed to talk to Charlotte Wilson, one of their employees.From the moment I sat down, I made it clear—I was there to talk about how I was being treated at Haven Homes, specifically by Rose, the property manager. I told Charlotte everything. Rose had been falsifying noise complaints to get me evicted—all because I confronted her about a late fee that wasn’t even my fault.How It All Started: Family Promise’s Retaliation 🚨To understand why I even had that late fee, let’s back up. I was in the rapid rehousing program run by Family Promise, but they kicked me out because I held them accountable.At my previous place, The Barlow, I had serious issues:✅ Windows that wouldn’t lock – meaning I didn’t feel safe.✅ A maintenance man harassing me – making me feel even more unsafe.I spoke up about these issues, but instead of fixing them, Family Promise retaliated. They removed me from the program and refused to pay my rent, which led to the late fee on my account.Rose’s Retaliation: Using Fake Noise Complaints to Force Me Out 🏠🚫Now, back to Haven Homes. After Family Promise’s retaliation, Rose decided to pile on the harassment. She:❌ Emailed multiple organizations about my situation without my permission❌ Tried to make me feel guilty for the late fee—which wasn’t even my fault❌ Filed fake noise complaints against me to build a case for evictionI confronted her about it. And what did she do? Played the victim. She acted like I was wrong for calling her out on her retaliation.What Happened at Real America That Day? 🤔During my conversation with Charlotte Wilson, I laid it all out. I told her how I was being targeted, how Rose was weaponizing the system against me, and how this was a clear case of retaliation.Charlotte listened, but did she really care? 🤷🏾‍♀️ That’s the question. Because instead of action, all I got was a bunch of corporate runaround.⸻Why This Matters & What’s Next 🔥This wasn’t just about me. This is about a system that punishes people for speaking up.🏡 Housing programs shouldn’t be used as weapons.🛑 Property managers shouldn’t abuse their power.⚖️ Survivors deserve safety, not retaliation.I’m telling my story because I know I’m not the only one. And trust me, this fight isn’t over.⸻Join the Movement ✊🏾If you’ve ever been targeted, retaliated against, or silenced—you are not alone. Let’s keep exposing the truth and fighting for justice.💬 Share your story in the comments!📢 Tag someone who needs to hear this.🎙️ Follow ImTellin’ for more real talk.#HousingJustice #StopRetaliation #ImTellin #SurvivorStories #RealAmericaLLC #FamilyPromise #HavenHomes #ExposeTheSystem 🔥

On April 30, 2024, I was directed by Charlotte Wilson to return to Haven Homes to have a conversation with Nina Robinson, who was the Vice President of Real America at the time. I was hoping for a real discussion about the false noise complaints being used to push me out—but what I got instead was gaslighting, blame-shifting, and zero accountability.In this episode, I break down my conversation with Nina, where I:🚩 Called out Rose’s blatant disrespect toward me as a resident.🔍 Demanded actual proof of the noise complaints before accepting any write-ups.🤝 Asked for mediation, only to be told I just had to “deal with it.”🏡 Was pressured to say I wanted to move out, despite not having the resources to do so.And here’s where it gets real shady…📆 Why did Rose wait until April 29th to serve me complaints from April 14th-17th—days I wasn’t even home?📍 The person who filed the complaint lived in a different cul-de-sac—geographically impossible for me to bang on their wall.❌ After further investigation, I found out the actual complainer lived in apartment 218—on the second floor! Not under me. Not next to me. Nowhere near my unit.This was a setup from the start. Instead of accountability, Nina gaslit me, telling me my only options were to “deal with it” or end my lease. But as someone in affordable housing, I didn’t have the resources to just pick up and move. So what was I supposed to do? Let them push me out?Listen in as I break down how this was just another way to force me out of my home.🎧 Tune in now. Share this episode, because what happened to me is happening to others. Let’s expose the system!#HousingInjustice #FalseComplaints #ImTellin #StopTheGaslighting #TenantRights #AffordableHousingCrisis #HavenHomesExposed #RealAmericaLLC #FightBack ✊🏾

In this episode, I expose how Rose Green, a former employee of Haven Homes Apartments, used false noise complaints to retaliate against me—all because I dared to hold her accountable. 😤🔹 When I first met Rose, she was rude and dismissive, making my entire application process a nightmare.🔹 She constantly yelled at me when I followed up, even though their own errors and missing paperwork forced me to keep coming back. 📑💥🔹 Despite having a background in working with homeless individuals and surviving domestic violence herself, she treated me like I was beneath her.🔹 The retaliation started when I confronted her about her poor math skills and discussing my personal business with agencies that had already tried to sabotage me. 🚩🔹 Instead of fixing her mistakes, she weaponized false noise complaints against me.This episode highlights the moment I confronted her, standing my ground without being disrespectful or rude. Listen to how she reacted when I called her out!#ImTellin #NewPodcastEpisode #ExposingTheSystem #FalseComplaints #Retaliation #GatekeeperToGaslighter #SurvivorStories #StandOnBusiness #SpeakingTruth #JusticeMatters 🚪🔥

In this episode, I take y’all inside the frustration, gaslighting, and straight-up sabotage I faced while trying to get Family Promise to do the bare minimum. 😡 They refused to give me documentation for my job, putting my employment at risk, all while forcing me to attend mandatory meetings, therapy, grief counseling, and even a Toastmasters class to learn how to advocate for myself. 🗣️💔 This episode highlights:🔹 How I had to fake laugh & BS my way through conversations just to get them to “stand on business” 😒🔹 Their deliberate attempts to sabotage my progress and make me feel delusional🔹 The constant harassment I endured in my apartment and the lack of protection🔹 The dead air moments that show just how frustrating these conversations were—skip around if needed!🎧 Tap in now! Let’s talk about how these systems continue to fail survivors.🔗 [Insert Podcast Link Here]#ImTellin #NewPodcastEpisode #FakeLaughsRealPain #ExposingTheSystem #StandOnBusiness #SurvivorStories #Gaslighting #JobSabotage #AdvocacyMatters #HealingJourney #ListenNow 🚨🎙️

In this episode of ImTellin', I share a recorded conversation with Officer Mike from the Plainfield, Indiana Police Department—one of the few people who actually stepped up when I needed help. On January 3, 2023, I reached out to law enforcement because the agency I was working with, Family Promise, refused to assist me in filing a protection order against my apartment’s maintenance man. Their excuse? They claimed they could only help with cases involving someone I was dating.Without Officer Mike’s guidance, I wouldn’t have had the information or support to move forward with the protection order on my own. This conversation highlights the barriers survivors face when seeking safety and how the very organizations meant to help often fall short. Tune in as I expose the realities of navigating the system and the fight to be heard.🎧 Listen now and share your thoughts! #ImTellin #SurvivorStories #ExposingTheSystem

In this episode, I break down my heated interactions with Julie Randall, Director of Family Promise, and how she weaponized resources against me when I spoke up about mistreatment. It all started when my advocate twisted a situation involving an argument I had while moving—spinning it into a false domestic violence claim. Instead of supporting me, they got sarcastic and retaliated when I called them out.Julie kicked me out of her office for speaking my truth, then teamed up with the apartment complex to force me out completely. Despite originally telling me I'd have housing support until January 2025, they suddenly switched up in September, targeting me and other Black women. Their excuse? That I wasn’t verifying my income—when in reality, that’s exactly why I was there that day!It gets deeper… They even had an insider at my job leaking details about my FMLA claim—while I was in therapy, trying to process the trauma they were putting me through. And when I pushed back and had IHCDA investigate, suddenly I was labeled the problem—"abusive," "threatening," and "non-compliant."They said they could remove me "whenever they wanted"—and that’s exactly what they did. This is my story. This is our reality. 🗣️🔥

This episode is about domestic violence survivor in Plainfield, Indiana, is publicly sharing her experiences of mistreatment and neglect within housing and support systems. She faced harassment and retaliatory actions from her housing management despite providing evidence of her situation and the violation of her rights under VAWA. Kasozi contends that organizations meant to aid survivors were unresponsive and ineffective, further jeopardizing her safety and well-being. She is now actively advocating for systemic reforms, accountability for those who failed her, and improved protections for other survivors facing similar injustices. Her efforts include gathering evidence, contacting legal and civil rights entities, and raising public awareness about the deficiencies in current systems. Kasozi's story underscores the critical need for significant changes in housing management practices and survivor support networks.

The episode details an individual's negative experience with a program intended to assist with resettlement. Upon arrival, the person faced resistance when requesting help to move their belongings from storage. Instead of facilitating transportation, program staff offered unwanted donated items and provided unreliable excuses regarding promised assistance. This lack of support forced the individual to sleep on the floor and solicit help from friends for basic necessities, highlighting a stark contrast between the program's supposed purpose and its actual treatment of a participant seeking aid.

This episode presents a deeply personal account of an individual experiencing intense emotional distress and isolation. The narrator recounts feeling overwhelmed by past and present hardships while residing in a hotel. Specific incidents, such as an intrusive maintenance worker and dismissive treatment from family support staff, exacerbate these feelings of vulnerability and lack of control. Ultimately, the overwhelming sense of being unheard and invisible leads the narrator to contact a suicide hotline. The interaction with the hotline provides a crucial moment of connection and temporary relief from their profound despair.

This episode is a personal account from an individual detailing a disturbing and escalating pattern of harassment and intimidation by a maintenance worker in their apartment complex. This worker engaged in uninvited attempts to enter the resident's home, made unwanted contact through various means, and inappropriately shared personal information with the resident's father. The resident expresses significant fear, anxiety, and loss of security due to these actions, highlighting failed attempts to seek help and a feeling of being trapped. Consequently, the resident has taken measures to protect themselves and is now demanding action and seeking legal recourse.

This episode is a personal account from an individual detailing a disturbing and escalating pattern of harassment and intimidation by a maintenance worker in their apartment complex. This worker engaged in uninvited attempts to enter the resident's home, made unwanted contact through various means, and inappropriately shared personal information with the resident's father. The resident expresses significant fear, anxiety, and loss of security due to these actions, highlighting failed attempts to seek help and a feeling of being trapped. Consequently, the resident has taken measures to protect themselves and is now demanding action and seeking legal recourse.

This episode is from a personal account titled "Trapped: Abuse, Bureaucracy, and Pandemic Isolation," subtitled "Trapped by the System: How the Pandemic Stole My Escape," detailing one individual's struggle to leave an abusive living situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author describes facing repeated setbacks and lack of support from friends and various housing agencies while attempting to use a Section 8 voucher to relocate. Bureaucratic obstacles, including the expiration of the voucher and unfulfilled promises of assistance, are highlighted as key factors preventing escape. The narrative also emphasizes the emotional toll of isolation and the disappointment experienced when expected support from loved ones failed to materialize, compounding the difficulties of enduring ongoing abuse.

This episode details the unsettling experience of an individual seeking housing through Family Promise and their subsequent interactions with Caleb, the leasing agent and son of the organization's director. The narrative highlights discrepancies in the apartment assignment, concerns about high rent due to faulty windows, and the failure to receive promised rental assistance. Caleb's initially friendly demeanor shifted to inappropriate familiarity, including entering the tenant's apartment without permission and boasting about his family's influence. The account suggests a potential exploitation of vulnerable individuals seeking assistance, blurring the lines between support and control within the housing process.

This episode recounts a survivor of domestic violence's negative experience at the Desert Rose Shelter. Despite seeking refuge, the individual faced resistance and disrespect from the staff, particularly when requesting documentation of their stay needed for safety and resources. The author details administrative hurdles, potential racism, and a lack of professionalism that made the shelter feel unsafe and unhelpful. A simple request for verification of residency became a significant struggle, highlighting systemic failures in support for vulnerable individuals. The author emphasizes the importance of basic dignity and the potential dangers when shelters do not adequately support those they intend to protect.

This episode details a tenant's discovery of faulty windows at The Barlow apartment complex, leading to significant heat loss and exorbitant energy bills. Despite the resident's familiarity with window construction through their employment, the apartment management and a supporting organization, Family Promise, were unresponsive to the structural issue. Instead of addressing the root cause of misaligned windows likely due to building settling, they seemingly preferred to rely on energy assistance programs to cover the increased utility costs borne by residents, many of whom were vulnerable. This situation highlights a systemic failure where known building defects were ignored, leaving tenants to suffer financial and physical discomfort while public funds were used to mask the problem rather than solve it.

This episode depicts an excerpt from "Firefly's Broken Promises: Abuse Advocacy and Abandonment," in which the client recounts a personal experience with the Firefly Family Alliance. The author sought support from this Indianapolis-based organization while escaping an abusive situation. Initially, Firefly offered some assistance, including an affidavit, coping strategies, and a partial rent payment. However, the author felt judged, experienced a change in advocates, and ultimately believed the help arrived too late to prevent significant harm. Following the divorce hearing, Firefly allegedly ceased providing necessary support, leaving the author feeling abandoned and hindering their recovery. This rejection perpetuated a cycle of abuse, as the author continued to encounter exploitation and neglect after the organization withdrew its assistance.

This episode details the experience of a former Family Promise client who alleges that her advocate, Melissa Pine, misused their professional relationship. Pine reportedly asked the client to submit her resume to the client's employer, raising questions about her motives. The client describes Pine venting about her dissatisfaction with Family Promise and subsequently appearing to use the client's job opportunity for personal gain and to benefit others within the organization. This included seemingly gathering information about the hiring process and concealing the fact that a colleague's mother had been hired at the client's company. The client ultimately believes Pine's actions were part of a larger strategy to remove her from the Family Promise program after realizing she had income while on FMLA. The narrative suggests a betrayal of trust and a manipulation of resources intended to support individuals experiencing homelessness.

This episode details a severely negative experience with the rapid rehousing program at Family Promise. The author describes systemic issues including untrained and disorganized staff who made numerous errors in paperwork, causing significant stress for program participants. Instead of taking responsibility, staff allegedly blamed the women and reacted defensively to their concerns. The text further alleges manipulative tactics, such as offering food to distract from the errors, and recounts an instance where a participant faced threats of removal for questioning mismanagement and experienced deliberate sabotage of her transportation to work, leading to job loss. Ultimately, the author concludes that Family Promise's actions were not just incompetent but cruel, creating instability rather than support.

The provided text is an excerpt from a survivor's account detailing her negative experiences within a shelter system intended to support vulnerable individuals. The author recounts seeking refuge at "Sheltering Wings" after a suggestion from her school director. Instead of finding aid, she describes facing dismissive case management, obstruction from the Domestic Violence Network of Indiana, and mistreatment from both staff and residents. The narrative highlights issues such as discriminatory treatment, mishandling of reported problems, and pressure to remain in the program for the shelter's benefit rather than the survivor's. Despite eventually securing transitional housing elsewhere, the author's departure from "Sheltering Wings" was met with hostility and abrupt dismissal. Ultimately, the excerpt portrays a system failing to provide genuine support and instead fostering dependence and exploitation.

The provided letter details an individual's negative experience with their assigned advocate, Melissa Pine, within the Family Promise program. Initially presented as a support person, Pine exhibited inconsistent behavior and a failure to advocate for the narrator's safety after an incident involving a maintenance man. Despite Pine's own discomfort and investigation into the maintenance worker, she withheld crucial information needed for the narrator to seek legal protection. This account portrays a betrayal by someone in a position of trust, highlighting a system that seemingly prioritizes other concerns over the survivor's well-being. The narrator's experience reveals a significant disconnect between the program's intended purpose and the actual support received.

I thought Ohio would be a fresh start, but instead, I was left outside—alone, abandoned, and with nowhere to go. 💔 No shelters, no agencies, not even the children's hospital would help me. I had to sleep at a gas station, fight to survive, and ultimately return to the very abuse I was trying to escape. 🏚️⛽ This is my raw truth about how the system failed me—again. Tune in as I expose the collusion that forced me back into harm’s way.💡 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses homelessness, abuse, and systemic failure.🔗 Listen now & share your thoughts! #ImTellin #TurningPoint #SurvivorStories #SystemFailure #HomelessnessAwareness #DVSurvivor #Podcast 🎤

The text from the source is a first-person account of a survivor's negative experience with Turning Point, a domestic violence shelter. The author details dismissive and unhelpful interactions with staff, including a lost intake and pressure to recount traumatic experiences. She expresses frustration with the agency's perceived resistance to providing assistance and questions their motives. An included email further highlights the author's desperate situation and the feeling of being denied help despite initial confirmation. The piece serves as an expose, questioning the efficacy and treatment of survivors by support organizations. Ultimately, the author's aim is to bring awareness to the issue and advocate for change in how such agencies operate.

This week, I’m exposing the hard truth about a domestic violence shelter that should have been a safe haven—but instead, left a survivor feeling unheard, dismissed, and retraumatized.In this preview, I’m breaking down what to expect in Friday’s episode, why this story matters, and the bigger issue at hand: Are these shelters really helping, or just another broken system?Listen now, and get ready for the full episode dropping Friday, March 7! 🎧🔥#ImTellin #TurningPoint #WhenHelpFails #SurvivorStories #ExposeTheTruth #Advocacy #SupportSurvivors

Many domestic violence organizations claim to be safe havens for survivors, but in reality, some have become just another form of abuse. These agencies, which are supposed to provide protection and support, are instead exploiting the very people they claim to help. They manipulate government funding and public donations, using survivors as pawns in their money-making schemes while offering little to no real assistance.From my own experience navigating the system in Indiana, I’ve seen firsthand how these organizations operate more like organized crime groups than advocacy centers. They control survivors through coercion, retaliation, and gatekeeping of resources. When I spoke up about mistreatment, I was blacklisted, denied help, and ultimately pushed further into instability. These agencies weaponize bureaucracy and false promises, trapping survivors in a cycle of dependence while ensuring their funding continues to flow.What’s worse is that there is little to no oversight. These organizations are trusted blindly, yet they misuse their power to silence victims rather than uplift them. They exploit trauma for profit, pocketing funds meant for housing, legal aid, and job support. The system is rigged to benefit them—not the people suffering.It’s time to expose the truth: some domestic violence agencies are not saviors; they are abusers in disguise. Survivors deserve real help, not to be used as a means for financial gain while being left to fend for themselves.

In this powerful exposé, a survivor shares their harrowing firsthand account of how some domestic violence organizations exploit the very people they claim to protect. Through personal experience in Indiana's support system, we uncover the disturbing reality of how these agencies can operate more like organized crime groups than advocacy centers. This episode reveals the shocking ways some organizations manipulate funding, silence survivors, and perpetuate cycles of abuse while masquerading as safe havens.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and institutional abuse.Hashtags:#DomesticViolenceAwareness#SurvivorStories#SystemicAbuse#AdvocacyReform#SurvivorSpeaks#SystemicChange#NonprofitAccountability#DVSurvivor#SurvivorJustice#InstitutionalAbuse