This blog is dedicated to exploring and supporting the journey of individuals and communities as they move beyond the often hidden realities of abuse, ultimately striving for and achieving increased visibility, recognition, and empowerment.
Although there are many variations in the naming convention – Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Abuse, and several textbook definitions – advocates such as myself understand that domestic violence is all about obtaining and maintaining power and control over another. It is simple as that yet complex in and of itself. Domestic violence is about Power and Control. That IS a FACT. It was NEVER about you! Or your fault. It was not about the dress you had on,
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts? As you prepare for the days ahead, are there countless possibilities racing through your mind? Each of us has free will and is presented with various options and ways of doing things. You lean on faith for confident decisions, but at this point, you might feel frozen in your steps. It’s understandable to feel this way, but it’s unfounded given our knowledge of our Sovereign God. In our current environment, even the most spiritu