Yolanda's
Bio
Yolanda Lee has a zest for life that belies the many years of physical, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse she endured. After finding the strength to break free from a life of desperation, pain, and fear, she aspires to make a difference in the lives of others through her faith
Who is Yolanda Lee?
A 38 year-old survivor with five children. She has a zest for life that belies the 10 years of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse she endured from the man who "loved" her. After finding the strength to break free from a life of desperation, pain and fear, she aspires to make a difference in the lives of others through her faith.
"Yolanda has given such a great gift to our community by sharing her story which demonstrate show her pain has transformed into strength and hope for herself and her children. Because she is willing to share her story, she has inspired any to do their part to make sure that others in need of strength and hope have the opportunity to find it like Yolanda did."
--Margaret Mathews, Esquire
"Yolanda has talked about her experience as a victum of domestic violence and its effect on her and her children to numerous groups that have included some of the most powerful and respected people in Tampa. She accurately conveys the horror of the violence but also conveys the positive life that is possible for those who survive."
--Richard C. Woltmann
Exective Director
Bay Area Legal Services
