Domestic Violence Awareness

Sarah Gallardo, Executive Director of Sarah Speaks Up

Sarah grew up in Berlin, Connecticut, graduated from Berlin High School in 1999, and studied vocal performance for one year at Berklee College of Music. She is now taking up Public Relations at the Central Connecticut State University.

After surviving 10 years of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband, Sarah managed to get back on her feet and become a certified domestic violence counselor at the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, Connecticut.

The single mother has completely turned her back on that abusive relationship and has vowed to help people who suffer the same fate. She shares her story through speaking engagements, interviews, and volunteering at the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, Connecticut. The Prudence Crandall Center provides help to women who have experienced domestic abuse. Sarah’s story is included in the short film, From Trauma to Triumph, which explains how the Prudence Crandall Center helped her get out, get safe, and start a new life without violence.

Sarah is in the process of completing her memoir, as well as, a compiling the stories of other survivors. She is a living example of the fact that people can change their lives and flourish in the wake of domestic violence.