A message from our founder

If you’ve found your way here, I want you to know one thing:

you are not alone.

Your story matters. Your safety matters. And what happened to you does not have to define what comes next.

At Scars Like Wings, we believe there is life beyond survival. We’re here to listen, connect you with resources, and remind you that your story is still being written.

With love and hope,
Lisa Ortiz
Founder & President

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If you need help, start here.

For emergencies, call 911. Scars Like Wings Foundation is not a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency-response agency, emergency shelter, law firm, medical provider, or clinical mental-health treatment facility. Survivor-facing forms and submissions are not monitored 24/7.