“Bolstering Safeguarding: Protecting Domestic Abuse Survivors During the Holiday Season”
By Tara Woodlee The holiday season often shimmers with warmth and joy, a time for celebration and togetherness. However, amid the festive cheer, there exists a poignant reality—one that sheds light on the heightened vulnerability of domestic abuse survivors during this time of the year. As the world adorns itself with twinkling lights and merry […]
“Every Child Should Want to Go Home”
As a child, I remember being so excited for any break from school. Whether it was athree day weekend or two months during the summer, I couldn’t have been happier to see mymom be first in the pickup line on the last day of school. I figured everyone felt that way, butwhen I became a […]
“Silent Tears: Unmasking Hidden Abuse” Poem
Is it you? Is it me? Is it the woman sitting in the church pew next to you or me? Could it be her or you He’s hitting Yelling at Abusing? Is it some other woman we don’t see? I know it wasn’t just me Getting abused daily There are so many others out there […]
What Got Me Through; A Thank You to a Survivors Support System
My tragic comedy is well worth the read. Domestic violence isn’t just something happening at the times it happens. It stays with the abused, us survivors, the parents who have watched their child endure it, and the parents who have seen their child lose to it. It haunts me. At the end of the day, […]
Keeping Your Head Down During the Holidays.
Most likely, if you’re already in a difficult relationship, and you may even acknowledge it as abusive, you’ll “just be trying to stay small” throughout the holidays. Are you aware that all-cause abuse increases during the major fall and winter holidays? And, just to be clear, I’m including Super Bowl Sunday that “concludes” the “dangerous […]
The Complex Interplay of Domestic Violence, Addiction within the Military
By Tara Woodlee Domestic violence within the military is a complex and distressing issue that affects service members and their families. It is important to approach this topic with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by victims and the impact of reporting on military personnel. Understanding Domestic Violence in the Military: Domestic violence […]
