A local nonprofit in Lexington, Kentucky, is helping survivors of domestic violence rebuild confidence through self-care. The My Beautiful Life Project partnered with GreenHouse17 to provide free beauty and wellness services for women and children staying at the shelter.

Supporting Survivors

The organization’s founders say the goal is to help survivors feel valued and supported as they begin the healing process. The nonprofit was inspired after one of its founders, a hairstylist, met a client who was leaving an abusive relationship. The client shared that getting her hair done was one of the first steps in rebuilding her life, an experience that motivated the founders to expand similar services to others in need.

Co-founder Yelena Litvin said, “I see how often these women have just zero value in themselves, so it is incredibly exciting and very heartwarming to see some of them say they’ve never gotten a massage, that they didn’t think that they would be able to get their kids’ haircuts, that they’ve never had a manicure.” Co-founder Oksana Krystka added that the event also reflects the support women can provide one another during difficult times.

The founders hope that providing services that many people take for granted can remind survivors of their worth while helping restore confidence during a difficult transition. My Beautiful Life Project plans to organize additional outreach events in the future and is seeking volunteers and community partners to support its mission.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.