Marietta Lewis is known as granny to children who aren't related to her.
Granny Lewis works as a foster grandmother at The Family Place in Dallas, TX, which provides safe housing and counseling to victims of family violence. She spends five days a week with children who have left their homes because of domestic violence. The video below shows Lewis's nurturing nature as she interacts with the toddlers.
"My hope for them is that they can go out into the community with their mom or whoever they are here with and be productive and live a productive and happy life," she told Fox 4 News.
Every year, more than 12 million women and men are involved in intimate partner violence, according to statistics. Additionally, one in 15 children are forced to witness intimate partner violence each year, other statistics point out.
Oftentimes, victims of domestic abuse are left with heartbreaking wounds and struggle to escape.
Granny Lewis, who is a domestic abuse survivor herself, has a powerful message for all victims: "You can get out. You can go, you really can. … [There's] so much help that you can get."
The Family Place, for example, offers a 24-hour hotline (214-941-1991) that aims to help people in this position.
Watch the heartwarming video below and please SHARE Granny Lewis's powerful message with your friends!
