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The Truth About Emergency Care Trauma Recovery
When a woman escapes abuse, the first step is often a desperate one. A middle-of-the-night departure. A whispered phone call. A last-minute bag packed in fear. In those moments, emergency shelters become a lifeline, a temporary place to hide, recover from initial shock, and access basic necessities. They are the

Why Survival Isn’t Enough—and What True Healing Really Takes
There is a difference between making it through the day and truly reclaiming your life. At Yesterday’s Gone, we’ve seen it firsthand. The women who come through our doors have survived some of life’s most painful chapters. Domestic violence. Generational poverty. Emotional, physical, and psychological trauma. Abandonment by family or

Why the Impact of Small Donations Is Bigger Than You Think
You do not need deep pockets to make a deep impact. In fact, some of the most profound transformations we witness at Yesterday’s Gone begin with the quiet generosity of someone giving what they can, when they can. The impact of small donations is something we see every day. It

Women in Williamson County Are Falling Through the Cracks of a Broken System
Williamson County is booming. It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in Texas, new homes, schools, and families are arriving every day. But beneath this surface of growth lies a quiet, devastating crisis affecting women in Williamson County and their children. These are women escaping abuse, mothers trying to rebuild after

Welcome to Yesterday’s Gone!
I am Loree Tamayo, Founder of Yesterday’s Gone. We are a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing for abused women and their dependents right here in Williamson County, Texas. Our grand opening is scheduled for February 2024, and we’ve already received inquiries from several women eager to join us. The need is substantial, and we’re fully committed to meeting it head-on. Yesterday’s Gone supports women recovering from past abuse or trauma. We provide more than a safe place to live.