domestic violence · education · Uncategorized

The Bigger Picture

For years, I could not have cared less. I didn’t have the energy. I listened to people go on and on about elections and politics (thank goodness Facebook wasn’t a thing yet…at least not for me), I heard of natural disasters, 9-11 happened, family members passed on, life-long friends got married and had children, and… Continue reading The Bigger Picture

Teen Dating Violence

A Letter to Teens

Dear Teen, Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? I know, it sounds so depressing and I realize statistics are not the most interesting thing. But, bare with me a moment if you will. You are at that age where you are finding yourself. You are hanging with friends, living life… Continue reading A Letter to Teens

domestic violence · Re-Blogged

A Shared Story

I want to share a post from my friend, and fellow author, Caroline Abbott, in which she has shared my story with her readers.  Some it you may have heard before and some of it may be new.  All in all, it covers how I have transitioned from a victim to survivor, and how Forget Me Not… Continue reading A Shared Story