Articles

• Paralyzed by hitman, Mesa woman fights to keep new life
  Published in October, 2023 by the Mesa Tribune
• Predators Survivor Hero
  Published in July, 2007 by Predators.
• From Despair Rose Meaning of Life
  Written by Lona O'Connor and published by the "Palm Beach Post." Originally published April 18, 2005.
• Details Emerge About Botched Murder-For-Hire Plot
  Written by Tim O'Melia and published by the "Palm Beach Post." Originally published April 7, 2005.
• The Legacy of Abuse
  Written by Susie Steckner and published by the "The Arizona Republic." Originally published October 30, 2003.
• Letters to the Editor
  Published by the "Phoenix New Times." Originally published in the May 29th, 22nd & 15th of 2003 issues.
• Paralyzed in Paradise
  Written by Amy Silverman and published by the "Phoenix New Times." Originally published May 1, 2003.
• Letters to Amy Silverman
  Sent to The Phoenix New Times.
• Arizona State Legislature, Statute A.R.S. 13-3623
  Arizona State Legislature Statute stating that violence against women with disabilities is illegal.

Resources

• Center for Research on Women with Disabilities
• Help for Abused Women and Children
• Light Movie
• Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
• National Network to End Domestic Violence
• The Abused Women’s Advocacy Project
• US Dept. of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women
• Violence Against Women Online Resources
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• The Ultimate Guide to Thriving As A Newly Independent Woman
• Single Parent Advocate
• Single Parents Network
• How to Fix It Yourself
• Financial Abuse
• Financial Savings & Debt Management

Friends

• Lavender Power
• The Journey Past Pain
• Wynn Consulting

How You Can Help

Heather Grossman's ex-husband hired a man to kill her in 1997. He was not successful in his attempt to take her life, but the gunshot wound left Heather paralyzed from the neck down. Heather was just 31 years old with three young children. During the years since the incident, Heather's family has been doing everything they can to keep her alive and well, but expenses are high, and they need as much help as they can get.

Since Heather's new website launched on September 21 with the Paypal Donation Options, Heather's family has received donations from quite a few generous people. Please take a moment to see who has donated to Heather's family so far.

My Story

I’m a mother, mentor and a survivor of domestic violence. Ten years ago domestic violence forever changed my life and the lives of my family. As the bullet penetrated my spinal cord, it shattered many hopes, dreams and my ability to function as I once did but it did not destroy me or my will to live. Ten years ago my ex-husband, Ron Samuels, hired men to murder me. I died at the scene of the crime but was brought back to life by a paramedic.

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