Author Mersadie Murray
About
Mersadie grew up in southwest Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. Headed to law school in the fall of 2021, Mersadie eventually hopes to use her passion for writing, research, and problem-solving to create and fight for policies that drive equity and advance social justice.
Advocating for Teens in a Domestic Violence Relationship
TDV, just like domestic violence, is ruthless, and the road to recovery is often long and uphill. This is why it is an issue that should not be minimized and, instead, should be taken as seriously as intimate partner violence in adults. As seen in the survivor story above, it can affect survivors long after leaving the abusive relationship.
The Dangerous Reality of Stalking
Stalking is not a playful matter. It is a dangerous reality for over 6 million people in the United States who are stalked each year.
Domestic Violence in Unexpected Places
When “heroes” become the perpetrators of abuse, there is a double-edged sword of action without consequence that makes situations like these especially dangerous for victims of domestic violence.
Sometimes It’s Deeper Than Love: It’s Trauma Bonding
You’ve had enough. It’s time to finally flee. But, he loves you. It’s deeper than love. It’s trauma-bonding.
What Is Domestic Violence?
What is domestic violence? Who does it affect? And how can we help break the cycle of abuse? October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to bring awareness to the many different situations and types of domestic abuse.
