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  • 1 in 3 Women in Utah Experience Domestic Abuse: Laurie Smithson Helps Victims Reclaim Their Lives

    1 in 3 Women in Utah Experience Domestic Abuse: Laurie Smithson Helps Victims Reclaim Their Lives

    “The abuse didn’t look like what I thought abuse was,” Laurie Smithson explains. “I thought that happened to other people—people from the wrong side of the tracks. He had a good job, dressed well, and seemed so caring at first.” Could you be a victim of abuse without even knowing it? With 1 in 3 Utah women experiencing domestic violence, Laurie’s nonprofit, Beauty from Ashes, is helping victims recognize abuse, break free, and rebuild their lives.

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  • From Addiction to Redemption: A Salt Lake City Story of Hope and Recovery

    From Addiction to Redemption: A Salt Lake City Story of Hope and Recovery

    At just 15 years old, Robbie Myrick was using hard drugs and heading down a path of destruction. By 19, he was facing federal charges. Today, he’s a coach at The Other Side Village, helping Utah’s homeless find their way out of addiction and despair. Robbie’s journey from the streets to leadership is proof that even the darkest paths can lead to remarkable change when met with honesty, accountability, and a relentless drive to do better.

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