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What makes Angie Rossi with Wings of a Butterfly a good neighbor?

We talk with Angie Rossi about the life-changing work of supporting survivors of domestic violence and helping people move from crisis to hope. As the leader of Wings of a Butterfly, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Angie shares how the organization provides practical resources, advocacy, and support for individuals rebuilding their lives after abuse.

One of the most powerful moments in our conversation comes when Angie addresses a question many survivors quietly ask themselves: “Am I overreacting?” Her answer is simple and direct: if you think it’s abuse, it deserves to be taken seriously. Angie explains why abuse can take many forms and why trusting your instincts is often the first step toward finding safety and support.

Angie also shares her deeply personal story as a five-time survivor of domestic violence and a retired paramedic. Having experienced trauma personally and professionally, she offers a compassionate perspective on healing and explains why recovery looks different for every individual. We discuss how abuse affects not only survivors, but also children, parents, siblings, and entire support networks trying to navigate the aftermath together.

We also explore the role faith has played in Angie’s own journey and how it influences the way she serves others with compassion, dignity, and hope. Whether someone is taking their first step toward leaving an abusive situation or rebuilding after it, Wings of a Butterfly strives to meet people where they are.

The conversation also highlights the realities of running a nonprofit. Angie explains how fundraising, grant writing, and community support are essential to providing services, especially as funding becomes more difficult to secure. She also shares the meaning behind the name Wings of a Butterfly, inspired by the transformation from a cocoon into new life and new beginnings.

If you want to learn more about supporting survivors of domestic violence or the work local nonprofits do to strengthen their communities, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope.

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Guest Info: Wings of a Butterfly |   https://wingsofabutterfly.org/  |