8. Miel’s (not her real name) Case during Lockdown Miel was a victim of domestic violence. She was 17 when she got married. EWSC rescued her with the help of local police. She was also a victim of online trafficking. Life became harder for her during the lockdowns. Through the help of EWSC, she started a stall in the market and started sewing for livelihood. She also joined healing conversations through the support group. Among interventions provided were legal assistance, accompaniment for medical assistance, other than healing and livelihood. 9. R from Bataan R had not known her biological mother and had an adoptive mother, who brought her to Olongapo. R was a victim of rape by a bar owner when she was working as a waitress. She was eventually prostituted. Her husband used to abuse her also. Through Buklod and CATW-AP, R was able to receive healing conversations, join a support group and cash for protection from UNFPA. She was able to start a small store in Purok 1 of Barangay New Cabalan. The store was able to support her family’s daily needs. According to her: “Sobrang maginhawa sa pakiramdam dahil kahit papaaano ay nakakaraos at nakakatulong sa pang-araw-araw.” 10. J: an Amerasian 73