From Our Past Events: A Library of Impact
A Daughter's Mission:
Unmasking the Trauma of TBI & Domestic Violence
This powerful clip is from our webinar, "Unmasking Trauma," featuring
keynote speaker Dr. Maria E. Gary-Serratos. In this session, she shares her expert
and deeply personal perspective on the devastating link between domestic violence
and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Dr. Gary-Serratos's mission is rooted in her own family’s story,
which is the subject of the acclaimed documentary This Hits Home.
The film chronicles her mother’s diagnosis with CTE as a result of enduring years of abuse.
After watching our webinar clip, we encourage you to see the full story in the film.
"He Left Me For Dead": A Survivors
Story of Courage and Faith
Please be advised: This video contains a graphic and detailed account of domestic violence, kidnapping, and the murder of a loved one.
It may be distressing for some viewers, especially survivors of trauma. Please watch with care.
At our "Own Your Power" 2023 conference, survivor and advocate,
Schrea Arlington bravely shared her story—a story of unimaginable terror, resilience, and the long journey toward healing.
This powerful testimony is a raw and honest account of surviving
a brutal act of intimate partner violence. Schrea's courage in recounting her experience serves as a profound testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful call to the community to stand with survivors.
A Prophetic Call to the Church:
Confronting the Theology of Abuse
In this vital presentation from our "Own Your Power" 2023 conference,
Rev. Dr. Marquita Carmichael addresses a topic too often shrouded in silence within
faith communities.
She provides a theological framework for understanding and combating
intimate partner violence, challenging the misinterpretations of scripture that
have been used to justify abuse and silence victims.
This is an essential resource for church leaders, members, and anyone seeking to create a
safe and supportive spiritual home for survivors.
A Musical Sanctuary: A Tribute For Survivors
Before the first words were spoken at our "Own Your Power" 2023 conference,
Dr. Tiffany McKinnon-Russell set the tone with this breathtaking musical tribute.
Her performance of Karen Clark Sheard's gospel classic, "Hide Me in Your Tabernacle," was more than a song; it was a prayer for sanctuary.
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Its lyrics, which cry out for a safe place away from harm and trouble, became a
powerful anthem for every survivor in the room. We share this beautiful moment
of grace as an offering of hope and a reminder that in the midst of the storm,
there is a place of refuge.