May 31st, 2011 If you feel unhappy today, laugh.
If you feel depressed today, dance.
If you feel lonely today, hug yourself.
If you feel ugly today, dress your best.
If you feel fear today, bravely keep going.
If you feel uncertain today, remember your goals.
If you feel incompetent today, think of past success.
Today, no imaginary obstacles will get in your way!
From: Metamorphosis: [...]
May 30th, 2011 The mother of Kawaii Rogers-Buckner accepted her nursing degree on her behalf. Kawaii could not accept her own degree because she was shot by her husband leaving, their three children motherless. Read more.
May 28th, 2011 Three cities in the nation (Duluth, New Orleans, and Memphis) have been chosen to implement a new program “Blueprint for Safety.” This program goes beyond the active program already in place in Duluth. The Duluth program’s primary focus is on police being mandated to make an arrest if there are any indications of domestic violence. [...]
May 27th, 2011 Facebook is not only offering the world a way to stay connected it is also a means for abusers to harass victims.
Social media is used in the following ways to hurt:
Offensive or insulting messages posted for the world to see
Even when people are blocked they can use someone else’s site to get around the block [...]
May 25th, 2011 The first training I ever received on the topic of domestic Violence began with the following story.
Riana lovingly prepares breakfast of one scrabbled and one sunny side up egg, buttered toast and oatmeal for her husband. She decorates the tray beautifully with a cloth napkin and cut flowers from the garden. Riana serves her husband [...]
May 23rd, 2011 One way to conquer your fear is to figure out what is more important to you. If working for yourself is more important to you than your fear of being out of work. Then you have found your path to move around that fear. If being free is more important to you than your fear [...]
May 21st, 2011 One of the most difficult aspects of domestic abuse is that abusers warp reality. By warping reality the abuser is able to deny responsibility for their actions. Victims end up confused, questioning reality, and wondering if they have gone crazy.
Abusers are able to accomplish this distortion of reality by limiting your ability to reality test. [...]
May 19th, 2011 Covert or overt threats to harm beloved pets have proven to be effective methods to control victims. Actual violence against animals is even more effective and easier to get away with despite the fact that 45 states in the union have laws making animal cruelty a felony. Victims may choose to stay in abusive relationship [...]
May 16th, 2011 Across the nation organizatons are rasing awarness and money for domestic violence programs by having men walk a mile in women’s shoes.
More than 50 male Fort Hays State University student and faculty members sontered and sashayed through though the campus in support of DV.
In Newport News, Vergina more than 70 male members of law enforcement [...]
May 14th, 2011 Much like the rain, domestic violence is a constant assault. Even when you are not being physically or emotionally abused, the fear of the next event can wear you down. Being worn down and worn out does not erase who you are. The journey to rediscovering yourself starts with one little step.
Find a way [...]