It could be the face of your next door neighbor, your mother, or the student in your class. Sarah - A bruised arm and a scarf around her neck that hides the scars where he swept her off her feet not because he loved her, but because his anger was out of control and with his bare hands he raised her small body off the floor hands wrapped around her neck. Rita – this was … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence: Let Your Sisters Know You Have Their Back
When we get married, we all plan on staying married. After all, our vows specifically say that we are in this thing for better or worse. But what happens when the better doesn’t last that long and the “worse” goes beyond anything we ever expected? What happens when we find ourselves in an abusive relationship, and we truly cannot imagine a way out? This is a reality for … [Read more...]
Stopping Domestic Violence is Everyone’s Business
In college, I befriended an industrious young man named John*, who I admired because of his entrepreneurial spirit. By the age of 22, he had already started several businesses and was paying his tuition with the profits. John was popular on campus, not only because he employed several students, but also because he was affable and fun to be around. John hired me as a writer … [Read more...]