From Powerless to Powerful: What if Domestic Violence Survivors Became Investors?

“What if we stopped seeing survivors as the ones in need—and started seeing them as the ones who fund the revolution?”

For far too long, the conversation around domestic violence has focused on what survivors lack: safety, resources, finances, community.

While those are real and urgent needs, there’s a more disruptive question we must ask:

What if survivors weren’t just recovering—but becoming economic powerhouses?

Flip the Script: From Recipient to Resource

Imagine a world where survivors aren't lining up for help—they're writing the checks.
They're hiring staff, launching ventures, and investing in other women still in the fight.

Sound far-fetched?

It’s not.

The truth is, survivors already possess what most entrepreneurs spend years trying to develop:

Resilience under pressure

Sharp instincts

Creative problem-solving

The will to survive—and thrive

So why aren’t we building systems that turn that raw power into economic leadership?

The Survivor Wealth Resource Initiative

Let’s dream it real:

👜 Business-in-a-Box for Survivors
A platform that provides turnkey business models built around financial education—especially digital trading.
It comes with survivor-centered coaching, mentorship, and practical resources.

🎓 Wealth-Building Schools
Because emotional healing is only one part of recovery.
Financial literacy is the exit strategy.

Survivors deserve access to:

Stock market education

Business credit & funding strategy

Real estate investing

Crypto and Web3 tools

We don’t need to “empower” survivors. They already have the power.
We just need to give them the tools to leverage it.

Challenge the Narrative

Too often, we view survivors through the lens of pity.
But if you really listen—you’ll hear potential.

They don’t want a handout. They want a way out.
And once they get it, they turn around and become the hand up for someone else.

This Is Economic Activism

We’re not just building shelters.
We’re building empires.
Because when one survivor becomes an investor, an employer, a leader—
the entire cycle breaks.

Your Next Step: Join the Movement

✅ Are you a survivor ready to reclaim your financial future?
Apply to join our Survivor-to-Investor program—designed to equip you with trading skills, financial education, and a supportive community.

✅ Are you a funder or ally who sees the vision?
Partner with us to scale the Survivor Wealth Resource Initiative and reach more women ready to transform their lives.

✅ Are you a community leader or organization working with survivors?
Let’s collaborate to bring this model into your network.

  👉 Ready to apply, support, or collaborate?

Email us at info@thirdgenwealth.com  to take the first step.
Let’s stop seeing survivors as broken—and start building with them as the backbone of a new economy.  

Angela Criss-Skipper

CEO & Founder, The Concrete Rose Experience