Survivor Story: My Daughter’s Strength Encouraged Me to Break My Silence
By Jenn Rockefeller “When I realized the difference between my daughter and I [sic], she forgave [her abuser] and became a survivor immediately. I am no longer a victim and no longer let it rule my life.” Those are the words of a victim turned survivor. Those are the words of a woman who endured […]
Birth Control Sabotage: Learning About Reproductive Coercion
By Jenn Rockefeller If it’s happened to you, you know the exact fear that fills your entire being. You didn’t think it would happen to you. You didn’t think your partner could go to such lengths. You didn’t think you’d ever be put into this kind of predicament. Your partner betrayed your trust. It’s called […]
Single Parent Life
By Chyna Snell The journey of parenthood: it is a road in life that comes with its own roses and thorns. No two paths look the same, nor is comparison appropriate when it comes to the diverse families that exist in today’s world. To be a single parent in the past meant facing unfair judgment, […]
Is My Family Toxic?
by Chyna Snell There isn’t one person walking this earth who had a say in what they inherited from their tribe of origin. Nobody asked you if you wanted that one crooked pinky toe, just like your grandma from your father’s side of the family, your mother’s smile, or the shape and color of your […]
Bouncing Back from Low Self-Esteem
By Jamey Sheesley We all struggle with low self-esteem at some point in our lives, but coming out of an abusive relationship can send that self-esteem to the lowest you may ever face. All you heard for months or years were the degrading comments from your abuser. It is time to change that because your […]
Story of an Inspirational Woman: Ashley Cornelius
By Jenn Rockefeller For International Women’s Month, Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence is celebrating inspiring women who create and champion change. One such woman is Ashley Cornelius. “Change is such an important part of the work I do because it is needed in order for society to move forward. I am focused on creating […]
