Purpose of This Site
Out of the Shadows is a storytelling and awareness project. It is not a crisis service, legal service, or emergency response provider.
Story Submissions
All stories are shared voluntarily and anonymously. Identifying details are removed to protect contributors.
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Emergency Situations
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