Project 1442
Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Seen. Heard. Believed.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
— Maya Angelou
Discreet, Mental Health Therapy & Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Our Story
Domestic violence shaped my life.
Surviving it shaped this initiative.
What I inherited I rebuilt.
Domestic violence was never abstract. I learned to anticipate and brace for it long before I could even spell it.
1442, the home where I grew up, passed through generations of my family, carrying histories of abuse that were rarely spoken about and never fully resolved. I inherited 1442, and within its walls, I survived a nearly fatal act of violence.
Project 1442 is named for that address, not to memorialize harm, but to reclaim it. What once represented fear now stands for advocacy, protection, and healing.
Silence allows abuse to persist. One advocate can undo years of damage and change the course of a life.
Rebuilding does not happen all at once. It is deliberate work, slow, intentional, and requires support.
1442 has been rebuilt. The house remains, but everything it represents has changed.
— Nastasia Freeman, Licensed Psychotherapist, Founder
Services
DV Individual Therapy
In-person | Online
Confidential, one-on-one therapy addressing the lasting impact of domestic violence. Sessions focus on reclaiming agency, restoring safety, and rebuilding self-trust. Therapy integrates neuropsychotherapy and trauma-informed care to help you understand how trauma affects the brain and body, strengthen boundaries, restore self-worth, and cultivate safety.
Outcomes include:
Understanding how trauma affects the brain and body
Strengthening boundaries and restoring self-worth
Cultivating safety and resilience
Healing from abuse is challenging, but you do not have to face it alone. Therapy offers a structured, supported, and respectful path forward.
DV Support Group
In-person | Online
A confidential space for survivors of domestic violence, facilitated by trained professionals. This is not therapy. There is no pressure to share or perform. Participants show up as they are, without judgment or expectation.
Focus areas include:
Rebuilding safety and navigating aftermath
Managing stress and emotional triggers
Setting boundaries and regaining self-trust
The group offers connection without forced vulnerability.
Community & Advocacy
At Root & Fray, advocacy begins with listening. We work directly with survivors and communities to amplify voices, challenge systemic failures, and create spaces for honest conversation. Through connection and action, our advocacy moves beyond words, it creates real impact.
Understanding Domestic Violence & Supporting Survivors
No one should live in fear. Together, we can make it stop.
The Facts
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime
On average, 24 people per minute are victims of partner violence in the U.S.
Domestic violence often escalates during times of crisis, including periods of isolation
Myths vs. Facts
Myth: Domestic violence only happens in certain communities
Fact: It occurs across all communities, regardless of background or income
Myth: Survivors of severe abuse would just leave
Fact: Leaving can be the most dangerous time
How to Support a Survivor
Listen without judgment
Believe their story
Share resources and encourage professional help
Respect their timing and choices
Prioritize their safety
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer with Root & Fray
Share educational resources
Attend or host events/workshops
Advocate for stronger protections and increased funding
Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Suicide and Crisis Hotline | 988
Mental Health & Crisis Resources
