A Roof Over Her Heart

Emotional Shelter for Wives and Daughters

Research conducted by Verdun P. Woods, Jr.

Women's Research Survey

A note to participants

Thank you for lending your voice to this research. This survey explores how the presence — or absence — of emotional shelter from fathers, male figures, and partners shapes the lives of women. It takes approximately 30–45 minutes to complete, moves through seven short sections, and you'll see a brief, warm reflection after each one.

Your responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate. There are no right answers, no time limit, and no question you must answer. You may pause at any point and use Save & Continue Later to receive a private code for returning to where you stopped.

Some questions may touch on tender memories. If you need support right now, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. For information, resources, and referrals, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine is available Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm ET at 1-800-950-6264.

What you get at the end

When you finish, you'll be able to download two documents: a personal reflection summary written from your answers, section by section, and a complete copy of your responses.

Please download them before you leave the final page. They are created on your own device and cannot be emailed or recovered afterward.

I am 18 years of age or older, I have read the note above, and I consent to participate in this research survey. I understand my responses will be used for research purposes and reported anonymously.