Heartbreaking Story of Ashleigh Lindsey

By Tara Woodlee The Heartbreaking Story of Ashleigh Lindsey: A Mother’s Mission to Break the Silence on Domestic Violence. The Tragic Loss That Sparked a Movement On Friday, July 13, 2012, Tara Woodlee’s life changed forever. Her 20-year-old daughter, Ashleigh Marie Lindsey, and her unborn granddaughter, Patience Lynn, were brutally murdered in a horrific act […]

How to Comfort a Friend Who May Be in an Abusive Relationship

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By Tara Woodlee Do you think your friend may be in an abusive relationship, but don’t know where to start? Read on to find out how to be helpful, how to support, and how to get your friend to safety! Sarah Sarah used to be full of life, always laughing and excited about new adventures. […]

Need to Know Facts About Domestic Violence

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By Mikayla Shave Domestic violence includes not just sexual assault, or punching a spouse. Domestic violence includes predatory skillsets—gaslighting, weaponized incompetence, and withholding of finances. It includes an abuser isolating their victims in such a way that they may not understand their actions. It’s like a wolf hunting for prey. They start with subjects who […]

My Journey from Domestic Violence to Hope.

By Survivor Breaking Free: My Journey from Domestic Violence to Hope & Advocacy. In 2011, I made the difficult decision to ( My Journey from Domestic Violence to Hope ) leave an abusive relationship after an incident that forever changed the course of my life. My abuser locked our three small children in a bedroom […]

Teen Dating Violence: Respecting Boundaries in the IRL and URL World.

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By Misty Medders Teen Dating Violence: Respecting Boundaries in the IRL and URL World Dating violence is a significant issue affecting teenagers today, and it’s not confined to the traditional “real world” (IRL) settings anymore. With the rise of social media and digital communication, teen dating violence (TDV) can also occur online (URL). As a […]