Interestingly enough, when I find myself with time, I always come back to writing and art. Both of these activities are really at the core of how I organize my mind and express my thoughts and emotions. My writing, in particular, is an expansion of the plans I have in life. Typing out where I’ve… Continue reading A Call to Action
Somy Ali is a survivor, Bollywood actress, film producer, and founder of No More Tears, a nonprofit that works to free victims from domestic violence and human trafficking. Her personal story will captivate you, and her work with victims will inspire you. Somy’s interview spans the years and is a phenomenal story of how a… Continue reading It Doesn’t Matter Who You Are – An Interview with Actress and Nonprofit Leader Somy Ali
Grace’s story is heartbreaking, but she will not be left a victim. After years of abuse at the hands of her father, Grace struggled with homelessness, self-worth, and forgiveness before she was empowered to be the woman she was meant to be. She is an inspiration to so many with her cheerfulness and positive outlook.… Continue reading Episode 12 – Grace (Child Abuse and Incest…Now a Victor)
My dad was an alcoholic. There were times he went overboard when he’d been drinking, maybe five or six. A couple of times he used a belt. I remember in 8th grade going to gym class and intentionally being the last one to change into my gym clothes so no one would see the welts… Continue reading One Punch Homicide
A killer is kept in silence, something not to be discussed. Its darkness attacks too many who are surrounded with shame and disgust. Countless lives are lost and tortured souls are crushed, But the killer is left to roam free, to infect our silent society. The cancer grows bigger than most, although ignored in large… Continue reading The Cancer
Maybe you have heard it before, or maybe you have used the words. “Why would you stay? I would never put up with that.” When you hear that an individual is in a domestic abuse situation, what are the thoughts that come to mind? Perhaps you think that anyone who gets involved in abusive relationships… Continue reading This Is Why We Do This
There was a huge fight and I ended up looking down the barrel of a 45 caliber handgun. But he didn’t pull the trigger. Instead, he ordered me out of the house with the threat of both of our deaths on me. So I ran. I ran out of the apartment, tears streaming, and avoiding… Continue reading Pets and Domestic Violence
As a writer, I’ve been told that I need to find my voice. According to numerous online resources, our writing voice is not something that is easily defined. It is something you find, that you learn with practice, or that you develop in time. Voice is the unique writing style of the author. It is… Continue reading Finding Your Voice
Never in my life did I envision what Forget Me Not would become. This morning I sit here, reflecting on the past and contemplating the future, which is – I know – against everything I teach and subscribe to. However, in some instances, I believe it is ok to look back and be mesmerized by… Continue reading Finding My Path
New times have been added to make it easier for our friends from overseas to participate. 🙂 Hi everyone! This post serves as an announcement to any, and all, who are interested. Forget Me Not Advocacy Group is excited to announce a live chat group for those healing from domestic violence. As we have readers from… Continue reading Announcement!! Live Chat – New Times
Forget Me Not Advocacy Group 