Testimonials
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I was only invited to come to this Friday and had no idea what we were going to be doing. I am a Community Advocate, working downtown and here in . . . with DV victims, almost all women. I do most of the 911 DV call-backs for . . . County and a lot of safety planning. I can promise you that what you and the others have taught me today will help hundreds of women - maybe even save a life. Thank you.
I was scared, but also found that I have a strength to draw on. I didn't know it was there, having never been in a situation to test it. Just Thursday after escorting a DV victim to Protection Order Court, a batterer came looking for me in the building, trying to find out my name. It occurred to me that I could end up a victim too, if I wasn't careful.
I learned some skills today that I hope to never use, but I will if I must. And I will pass on the new found sense of empowerment to as many as I can. Thank you, God bless you all.
JK, Community Advocate
My one day Safety First experience taught me more about self-defense than my entire 15 years of karate training. I was absolutely amazed. - Julian Aprile
This spring we had the privilege of hosting the program at Harbor Heights Elementary School in Gig Harbor, Washington and found the program to be very worthwhile. - Susan O'Leary, Assistant Principal
Thank you ‘to’ all the caring people who put together the recent personal safety course. It was challenging, invigorating, touching and well-designed. I would recommend this course without reservation to anyone, and I expect my daughter to take it before the end of the year. It should be a mandatory course for all high school students so that they can gain the confidence needed to avoid violence and become the kind of peaceful warriors in such short supply in this world.
Thank you for facilitating this remarkable experience. - Paul Nelson
I can't even begin to express how I feel and what this program has done for me. Thank you so much! - JC
Words cannot describe what today did for me. I will never be a victim again. - KH
Thank you, to all of you, and your co-workers. You helped me lose my inhibitions and find my inner strength. You also helped me find my courage as a wise Buddhist disciple said "A sword is useless in the hands of a coward. " Thanks again for helping me find my own inner sword. - JL
Thank you so much!! This was truly one of the most awesome experiences I've encountered thus far. Thanks for sharing your time to help save others lives. . . to help save my life! Only people who truly love others give what you gave to me today!! Thank you with all my heart and a part of my soul will always remember you. Remember you looking at me at the end, laying down that sword and opening your arms. Thank you!! - KM
You have a very difficult job - I hope you are aware of what great service you are providing. This class has helped me discover mental abilities I was unaware of. The reason I enrolled in this class with my running buddies was to help with confidence and awareness when we are running miles from home. This has been a life changing experience for me. Thanks you so much and bless you. - TS
Thank you the gift you gave me today - empowerment!! I so appreciate that you get it and are willing to help us find what we need inside of us to know that we can do what we need to protect us and the world around us! I know your job isn't easy either, thank you again!! My life is different today, for the better! I won't forget you. - JH
I am in your debt. I can't imagine ever being able to help others as effectively as you guys do. Thanks a lot. - DB
Thank you so much for the inspired confidence that you've given me. In all, please keep it up and always remember you've helped me in more ways that you'll never know. - CJ
You were the first ghoul I had contacted with and you scared me. I new you were in a specific "zone" - a professional mind-set but I still didn't want to keep eye contact with. Thank you for having the love for the people in your community to such a degree. In such a manner, that you were able to wade in up to your neck to show me that I had the drive and skills to save myself. This sentiment goes to your fellow ghoul brothers as well. I can take it from here. - JR
Thank you so much for being my "punching bag". You guys do an incredible job! I hope I never have to use any of it in the real world but I know I have the knowledge and courage to step up to the plate to protect myself and my dear children! Thank you! - SR
You did a great job of scaring the shit put of me. I think you guys can do such an awesome job. I can't believe how motivated and inspiring all of you are. I am going to tell everyone about this awesome class. I am a new person - a stronger person and that is entirely thanks to you! Keep up the good work - you're my hero. - KO
You brought out some real deep demons out that I got rid of for that. Thank you. - DM
This has been an incredible experience and I am truly confident to say that I leave here with skills that empower me to willful act against violence and aggression. I would highly recommend this class. And throughout the day I have gone through the emotions of fearing you/ hating-despising and generous you! Thank you for your huge dedication to this class and to the well being of us all. - JR
Thank you for making my long held dream of living out of empowerment, rather than fear, come true. What a tremendous sight! - KG
I so appreciate the time you give so that people like me have more confidence going about life. Thank you. - NH
The gift you chose to give me is immeasurable. I know the amount of love you have for the human race, for me, to go to such darkness so I could be taught where the light lives, it lives within me, it lives within you, and that light is one, we are one. I will forever carry you in my heart. - ML
You have no idea what this has meant to me. I know now that I never have to be afraid again. I'm for once in my life, at peace with my past. And I can move on. Thank you for changing my life. - SB
Thanks again for everything you've done for me today. Ultimate life lessons I will never forget. Thanks again. - JS
Thank you so much - thank you seems like so little to say for how much you gave me not only of yourself but what you gave me. I came in here a woman full of fear from past life experiences and am leaving here with the confidence that I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF and that my friend is a miracle. I am amazed at how different I feel about me and what I can do to protect myself and save my life. - CG
I was so afraid of you and the rest of them. I was starting to wonder if you all came straight from the street. I am in awe that you are a real person just like me. You are an amazing person to be part of the Safety First team. The time, energy, and commitment you put in to the program showed, to be admired by all. Because of you and the rest of the team, I feel like I am ready to put my attacker in his place. You also empowered me to feel like I can protect my precious children. I appreciate not that it's over what you did! Thank you! - BM
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can honestly say I walk away from this a much better person, I feel confident! Thank you for what you taught me. - KG
You guys are the best! This was a fantastic experience, and one I hope more of my family members and friends will take advantage of "Safety First" has surely changed my life and given me much needed confidence in the area of self defense. Thanks so much! - MJ
I personally have no idea how you guys can do any of this. I can only imagine what you go through. You put your mind and body on the line, and although it makes us feel like crap, I now know that I really do have power. Thank you so much for everything you do! You really do make lives better. - MW
Thank you so much for this experience. I have been through a lot in my life but nothing like this! Thank you for doing what you did! - MM
Thank you for making the experience truly authentic. I will never be the same. YOU were the scariest of all! - CL
Thank you for doing this. What you do here will carry through many more lives because you touched ours today. - RC
You were scary! Thank you. I appreciate you going into that dark place so someday I wouldn't have to. - CW
I was so concerned for you until I saw you smile at the last exercise. I worry that you will become numb at what you have to say for our benefit. Watch your mind by reading Gods Word - The Bible. You are so special to me. . .I have an incredible bond with you now. I will pray for Gods blessing on your life. Thank you! - KG
You taught me strength in submitting and a realism that shook my world by making it so personal. Thank you for you devotion, stay close to God. - J
COURAGE! STEADFAST! COMMITED! SELFLESS! A HERO! To give of ones self like you gave of yourself today is at the core that will change this world. Thank you for giving of yourself for my benefit and my freedom from the fears that have held me back from being the hero God's created in me and each one of us. Know that because you, everyone I encounter will be better for it. You made that difference. You cause that transformation. Thank you for being a hero and letting nothing stop you from being here today and participating in my transformation. - CA
Thank you so much for helping women over come their fears and empowering them to face whatever comes their way. - GA
Thank you for putting heart and soul into making this a thrilling, educational and heart felt! - RT
Wow! Thank you so much for the experience. How do you ghouls do it? You guys look so intimidating. I will never forget my experience today! I can't say thank you enough. I am ready! - ES
Thanks for your work in helping others take back their power! - EA
You would make a terrific character actor - you were so believable. I will always remember what a tremendous contribution you made to my life. - GH
What an experience and so empowering. You have made me face my deepest fears. I know now that I have nothing to fear but fear it self. I have grown richer by this experience and event into the core of my being. What an opportunity, challenge, and experience. I'll never forget it. This may save my life one day or someone I love. Thank you, thank you. - BM
Thank you for helping me to realize my own inner strength. You pushed me beyond my comfort zone and helped me gain courage through my fear. More so you made me realize it's not the size of the dog in the fight it's the size of fight in the dog! - JL
When you can show somebody the truth about who they are inside, you've given them the greatest gift imaginable! Good work!
Thank you for giving me the strength to continue to fight, I had given up! The experience will help me if I ever need it.
You put your good heart and soul into this . . . felt it every step of the way - what a gift! I believe in what you do, I hope you will feel in your heart the courage to continue. Thank you so much! - PC
You've given me the best gift of all - the ability to see my own strength. I'm not going to be paranoid anymore. Thank you so much. - S
Thank you for the gift to know what to do in any situation - I feel so confident. - LS
You've changed my life, helped me to conquer old ghosts. I have the "power". - LF
Thank you for the greatest life course ever! - DS
I've been afraid to be alone so long I don't remember what it feels like to feel safe. Now, with your help, I know I have the strength to protect myself. This was the hardest and best thing I have ever done for myself. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to know my own strength - I'll never forget it! - S