My story – Harmony F
That maniacal laughter of his was almost drowned out by the ax in my hand. With hot tears beading in the corners of my growing tired eyes, and my chest beating through the walls of my throat, I knew what I had to do. What’s that saying- an eye for an eye? Well, in my […]
One is a Whole Number
Let’s take things back to some elementary math: fractions and whole numbers! I know, I know, math… bleh, right? But hear me out: When we learned about fractions, we learned how they are not whole numbers. We learned that once you get to the number 1, the fraction is either officially a whole or mixed […]
My story – Stephanie N
Being the eldest daughter of a 4 nuclear family sixty-one years later to be physical threatened by the abused son from our abusive father has been mind-blowing. The abused son who also abused his ADOPTED daughter has stayed in DENIAL as did his abusive father. And now has glorified our abusive father with “a loving […]
Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community
Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community Domestic violence affects everyone regardless of race, class, economic status, gender, or sexuality. However, it is essential to look at domestic violence statistics and recognize where there may be a lack of resources or underreporting. Statistics Black women and Black men experience domestic violence at a […]
Teen Dating Violence – What It Looks Like And What We Can Do About It
Teen Dating Violence – What it Looks Like and What We Can Do About It Violence amongst teenage dating is a huge social issue that affects millions of young people around the world. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 12 U.S. high school students experienced dating violence – whether physical or sexual. […]
My story – Elizabeth S
My victim impact statement to my abuser: It’s hard to Understand fear unless you’ve actually experienced it. I spent three years of my adult life living in fear all the time trying to keep my head together and be strong enough to survive and raise my daughters. I feared the man that claimed he loved […]
