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How the show Indian Matchmaking perpetuates the culture of family violence.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably seen or heard about the Netflix show, Indian Matchmaking. Premised on the age old...
Aug 13, 2020


Dealing with narcissistic abuse - a true story.
Narcissism was something I had never really understood or had closely known until experiencing it myself. It all started when I was...
Aug 10, 2020


Silent No More - Book Review
By Shazila Siddiqui Book review of Silent No More by Iram Gilani Iram Gilani writes a very vulnerable and compelling guide to help...
Jul 8, 2020


Faces of Daya - Minoo
Minoo is a passionate and dedicated volunteer at Daya for the past year and a half. She considers herself a world citizen as she was born...
Jun 12, 2020


Standing in Solidarity
Today, the family of George Floyd will lay him to rest in our hometown. To the loved ones, the community, the city, and country we at...
Jun 8, 2020


The Disaster Before The Fire
By Anson Tong On August 11, 2007, Nimisha Tiwari was running errands in Naperville, Illinois in the family’s silver Honda Odyssey. She...
May 20, 2020


April virtual events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at Daya we decided to continue our community educational events on an online platform. If you missed the...
May 20, 2020


Was she really asking for it?
By Tishya Bedi, Daya Intern April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Due to the stigma of sexual violence, there is a lot of false...
Apr 14, 2020


What Does A Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Knowing the difference between an unhealthy and healthy relationship can change the way you show up for yourself and others in your...
Mar 31, 2020


How To Stay Safe While Living In An Abusive Household
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all urged to stay home to be safe. But, if you are home with an abusive partner, you are likely...
Mar 24, 2020


Parents, Watch Out For These Signs of Teen Dating Violence
Research suggests that 1 in 3 teens is a victim of Teen Dating Abuse in the United States. Teen Dating violence can show up in different...
Feb 21, 2020


Why I Joined the Daya SAFE Program
Written by Roshni, a participant of the Daya South Asians For Empowerment Youth Program I first heard of Daya when my parents referred a...
Jan 29, 2020


Become A Daya Ambassador
Sania had been experiencing verbal and emotional abuse through her 5 years of marriage, she felt trapped but didn’t know how or where to...
Jan 23, 2020


There's No Place Like Home
An interview with Daya client advocate Madiha Haque. WHY IS HOUSING A BARRIER FOR DAYA CLIENTS IN PARTICULAR? Most people don’t think of...
Jan 10, 2020


Picking A Counselor's Brain: An Interview with Daya Counselors
Why do you think a survivor should seek therapy? The brain is like any other part of the body such that it can be broken and damaged. If...
Jan 8, 2020


Faces of Daya - Amy
Amy is an artist, motivational speaker, survivor, and a dedicated Daya supporter. When you meet Amy, you’ll be blown away by her positive...
Dec 19, 2019


Immigration Abuse in Domestic Violence
By Dr. Nusrat Ameen, Senior Director of Legal Services at Daya Immigration abuse is very common amongst Daya clients since many are...
Dec 3, 2019


Daya Gave Me a New Beginning
To the many friends of Daya, This month we stop to give thanks for the people and things in our life. For me, Daya holds a very special...
Nov 26, 2019


What to Expect When Fleeing Domestic Violence
Leaving an abusive relationship is a brave decision and requires careful planning to ensure safety before, during, and afterward. We've...
Nov 14, 2019


We Can't Do it Without You!
Almost 24 years ago, Daya was started by a group of volunteers who gave of their time, skills, and conviction to stop domestic violence...
Nov 12, 2019


How Parents Can be Allies
Parents are the first and perhaps the most long-lasting influences in a person's life. Therefore it is only right that parents should...
Oct 25, 2019
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