Why Does Society Make it Difficult for Survivors of Rape & Abuse to Come Forward? Part 1
I watched “Cosby: The Women Speak.“ Actually, I recorded it. This way, if I was triggered, I could watch it another time. But I was amid…
I watched “Cosby: The Women Speak.“ Actually, I recorded it. This way, if I was triggered, I could watch it another time. But I was amid…
People who have been abused often struggle with self-doubt. Yeah. You can put up a tough exterior for everyone else. Some days you can even fool yourself. The truth is.…
It is my honor to highlight the words of author Tremayne Moore as he courageously shares his story and offers advice for healing: Hi. My name is Tremayne Moore and…
Today, I would like to speak to the parents and caretakers of children. I realize that some of them might be a bit concerned. When someone who seemed “normal”…
7/7/2015 Tonight I am angry. That isn’t my default setting though. Usually, I smile so much that I have to consciously tell myself not to do it. That ain’t…
Self-doubt. I think that one reason that some people can’t understand sexual violence is they don’t understand just how complicated it really is. Some people think that after the…
Abusers control. That’s their No. 1 tactic to keep domestic abuse survivors simultaneously afraid of them and yet reluctant to leave them. Be it controlling a survivor’s ability to go…
(revised from original post 7/1/15) After the RiceLila married Jack. Things were fairy tale for a long time. And then the abuse started. Then it stopped. Then it never stopped.…
According to the CDC: In 2013 (the most recent year for which full data are available), 41,149 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans.…
Last May was one of the happiest days of my entire life.My son graduated from high school. I sat there among the other proud family members as the band played…