My Story – Caroline W
I’m lucky to be alive I have so many pictures and videos from abuse. I was scared to speak out of fear of being killed. I had broken bones. Nose fixed and much more. Get out your worth so much more then that. REACH OUT WE NEED TO STOP THIS!!
My Story – Shaz A
Its been a many years since i escaped death and never had to face him until today His mum had passed. my daughters, although not children anymore needed their mum beside them as a family with my partner who helped raise them we went along to pay our respects, not that i had much left […]
My Story – Jessica Banks
“Why didn’t you leave?” It’s the number one question domestic violence survivors are asked; in fact, I’m pretty certain it’s the number one question we ask ourselves. I met my ex-husband in 2011. At that point, he was my roommate. He was shy, quiet, and kind, just an awkward kid who seemed like he just […]
How To Help Someone Facing DV
Learning that someone you know is in an abusive relationship can come as a surprise to many. The warning signs are not always clear, and most people suffering DV put on an Oscar-worthy performance that the relationship is A-okay all around, when in fact it is anything but. So what can you do if you […]
A Poem for Grieving Mothers
An event no Mother should ever have to attend. A day no Mother should ever have to see. When a child is born, no Mother imagines or thinks she’ll have to bury her baby. No Mother should have to shed tears filled with grief and pain. No Mother should have to cry and pray and […]
Support for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Domestic Violence
I interviewed Tara Woodlee, the President and CEO of BTSADV, to gain insight about how we can best support mothers who have lost their child to domestic violence. In 2013, Tara lost her daughter, Ashleigh, and her unborn granddaughter, Patience Lynn, to domestic violence. In sharing her story with me, Tara provided some information about […]
