United States
Laura C. Cowan, a Mother of 3 - is an award winning speaker, educator and activist. Her tale of survival and heroism is one that will be forever etched in California's history. Escaping from an abusive polygamist husband, Laura and her 3 children endured unimaginable abuse. Locked away and held captive in a cold dark garage with no heat, food, and water or plumbing.
Today Laura is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College. Presently serving as a Resident Services Liaison with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA); Working in Resident Services as their Domestic Violence Advocate and assisting with Aging Out of Foster Care clients. Laura assist CMHA Residents by empowering, educating and advocating Residents for justice to end domestic violence and child abuse by providing workshops, materials, guidance and emotional support. She's a radio personality, speaker, advocate and community activist. Check out her website:
www.lauracowanstory.com