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A Love Letter to My Future Self by Shyama Lalita
A Daya client pens a letter to her future self, reflecting on her journey and how she has transformed her life story from the shadows of...
Aug 5, 2024


Freedom: A Reflection
by Swati Narayan, Director of AAPI Community Safety & Belonging This Independence Day, let us reflect on deeper meanings of freedom—a...
Jul 3, 2024


Daya’s statement on the US Supreme Court’s ruling in US vs. Rahimi Upholding Law Barring Abusers With Restraining Orders From Possessing Firearms
Houston, TX - June 21, 2024 - Daya Houston applauds the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which upholds federal...
Jun 21, 2024


Embracing Juneteenth: A South Asian Perspective on Solidarity and Belonging by Swati Narayan, Director of AAPI Community Safety and Belonging
As we commemorate Juneteenth on June 19th, we honor the liberation of enslaved individuals in the United States, a day that traces its...
Jun 18, 2024


The Brown Crayon by Priti U
I always hated the brown crayon. From the moment I sat down to draw, I was paralyzed by this color staring back at me from its bright...
May 12, 2024


Dismantling Divisive Discourse: A Response to Pastor Ed Young’s Feb. 25 Sermon
Written by Swati Narayan, Houston Director of AAPI Community Safety & Belonging In our nation, where diversity is celebrated as our...
Mar 19, 2024


Who inspires you?
Create a mental list of women who inspire you. Does your list seem endless, like ours at Daya? Today, on International Women's Day, we...
Mar 8, 2024


Meet Daya's 2024 Board of Directors
[Daya's Board of Directors pictured with Development Director, Aparna Asthana. Not pictured: Shree Hardikar Nath and Asha Desai. Photo...
Jan 29, 2024


Lessons from Loss
The tragic death of Nawreen Tuli on Christmas Day in McKinney, Texas, casts a spotlight on the profound challenges faced by South Asian...
Jan 18, 2024


Why the **** do I have kids?
A Daya client reflects on the challenges of adjusting to motherhood, self-doubt as a single parent, and the privilege of raising children.
Aug 14, 2023


6 Things I did not know about Adulthood and Living by Myself
A Daya client explores navigating the independence of adulthood with the unexpected challenges that can come from living alone.
Jul 24, 2023


Dealing with Survival after Abuse
Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy. A survivor shares their experiences overcoming challenges on their path to a fulfilling life.
Jul 3, 2023
Barriers for Survivors: Perpetrators in Power
June 13, 2023 Daya expresses deep concern and extends our support to the survivor shot by her husband, an off-duty South Asian Houston...
Jun 15, 2023


When in Doubt, What is Abuse?
Elisabeth Swim, Helpline Advocate, created a tool to point out abusive dynamics when someone in the relationship(s) might be minimizing them
Mar 13, 2023


Searching for 1
Daya Executive Director, Rachna Khare, reflects on how healthy relationships begin with loving yourself.
Feb 14, 2023


How Abortion Rights Impacts Immigrants
Author Mrinal Gokhale highlights the critical need for immigrants and survivor of abuse to access compassionate abortion care.
Jan 22, 2023


Does drinking lead to abuse?
Alcoholism and substance use are often linked to intimate partner violence, but do they lead to abuse? Well, the truth is a bit complicated.
Dec 29, 2022


Language Access is for Everyone: Translating Advocacy Jargon for Crisis Callers
Elisabeth Swim, Daya Helpline Advocate, shares her guidance for providing accessible language to survivors of violence.
Dec 20, 2022


What is Scarier than Being Vulnerable?
Elisabeth Swim, Daya Helpline Advocate, shares the challenges and strengths of joining the movement to end violence as a survivor.
Nov 17, 2022


What Teens Should Know about Domestic Violence
Sophia Ogoy, Daya Intern, shares what teens need to know about the ways domestic violence can occur and how to spot the signs.
Aug 25, 2022


What is elder abuse?
Maria Ruiz, Daya Intern, takes a deep dive into how elder abuse occurs and they ways we can prevent it.
Aug 2, 2022
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