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| Oneta Bobbett: Committed to helping others. |
I’m delighted to know Oneta Bobbett, a courageous and
dedicated advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Ten years ago, Onetta
helped found Jaden’s Ladder to assist victims with life-enhancing programs and
the kind of support that builds confidence in former victims while fostering
self-reliance.
A former beauty pageant winner, Oneta says was thrilled to represent the
State of New Hampshire, where she was raised, in the Mrs. United States
pageant. But today, it's all about her family and helping others.
“I named Jaden’s Ladder after my son Jaden,” Oneta told me. “The name Jaden means ‘God has heard.’ He hears when we cry out and we have to hear those crying out. It’s important to maintain a commitment to
mankind—especially those in trouble—and to help people in the times of their
greatest needs.”
Oneta’s commitment to others comes from personal experiences. On her
website, she explains that she had once found herself in an abusive
relationship. The experience left her with filled with doubt and confusion, asking
herself what she had done wrong to land her in such a situation.
Eventually her boyfriend and long-time friend became her worst enemy. Her abuser, the man she thought she loved, beat and choked her. It was then that she believed she'd lose her life to his hands. Luckily, on that day, Oneta's sister was anxiously trying to contact her and sent police to her house when she felt "something was wrong". From that day on, Oneta vowed to get stronger and make better choices in life.
Oneta Bobbett’s commitment
10 years ago has made a difference in people’s lives ever since. And that’s
what it’s all about.
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