
| About Us - The Inception...Why? My name is Suzanne Perry, a domestic violence survivor. In speaking with the good people of Western New York, I have found that familial abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and domestic violence is substantially more prevalent then I ever imagined. Sharing my story of overcoming the horrific feelings and trauma associated with being controlled and abused, has given hope to others. This intrigued me, but I didn't know how to turn it into good or how to help. My daughter is an avid musician. She has a roomful of instruments, including a full drum set. I thought, since I need to open an office for myself anyway, why not expand on it, and make a venue. Well now it's evolved to be a venue, recording studio and later, a coffee house with wi-fi. I want this to help ease the pain of all the years of "phoney" happy birthday parties, to let her know how helpless and bad I felt then, yet how good and determined I feel now, and how proud I am of her. This operation will serve as a place of peace and creativity, a place to exhale. With nobody breathing down your back. For all those who have been impacted in any way by a dark childhood, an abusive relationship at any age, that witnessed siblings or parental abuse -- the confusion, the seclusion, the guilt; this place is established for you. You are the backbone of this conception because your encouragement and belief in me, has given me strength, to raise my voice one notch louder, to expose these cowards that think it's ok to strip another of their dignity and identity. Nobody deserves to be humiliated. I am honored to represent you. Our venture exists to: 1. educate, prevent, intervention involving domestic violence and abuse. 2. give young adults a stimulating, safe environment where they can be creative and receive support. 3. Streamline help. |

| We will offer referral services, provide a safe environment, we will listen. You did nothing wrong to deserve to be hit, hurt, or insulted. If somebody gets mad, it NEVER grants them the right to touch you against your will, violate your privacy, take your money or your things, or isolate you from having friends and family. You ARE good enough. If someone who should be protecting you, is violating you, please get help. Its NOT YOUR FAULT! Don't take another day of it, you are better than that. I know what its like to feel hopeless and isolated. I wished someone could have rescued me. I also know what its like to finally take a shot in the dark and call for advice or help, only to find nobody answers the phone, or the website is outdated, or an email link is broken. I understand! I am a real person, who survived 22 years, and support people nationally, I'm here for you. I won't judge you. I am on a mission to find and help those that are afraid. Although I am one voice, it is strong; and it's getting louder as you support me. Nobody deserves to be humiliated. I will stand up for you. I'll stop at nothing. Suzanne Perry founder ... and survivor |

