This story contains graphic or mature content. Memories are like photo albums, forever capturing all aspects of life. But I didn’t expect a memory from my past to be triggered by a news... Read more >>

Perhaps, nothing would repel or frighten off rapists more than the attention created by a yell, shriek, scream or shout before or during an attempted sexual assault on women, teens or even little... Read more >>

I was driving past a church one day when I saw this message written on their billboard: “Live your life so the pastor doesn’t have to lie at your funeral.” Take some time to truly... Read more >>

Warning signs or “red flags” prevail long before the push, shove, grabbing, punch, or assault, unless one is simply ambushed. We have to learn and teach our family and friends how to... Read more >>

It was another hot Texas summer and I couldn’t believe I had survived this heat with no air conditioning in my car. I missed the cool moist air of Salem, Oregon, the small town where I came... Read more >>

Self-injury is probably the most widely misunderstood form of self-harm amongst survivors of abuse. The many myths that are often associated with self-injury make coming forward and seeking help... Read more >>

Intimidation: Making you afraid by using looks, actions, and gestures:
 1. Smashing things. 
 2. Destroying your property.
 3. Abusing pets.
 4. Displaying weapons. Emotional Abuse: Putting you... Read more >>

I never knew I was a victim of any form of domestic violence until eight years later. My image of it was that of an old Lifetime movie on a Sunday: a middle-aged white woman in the suburbs getting... Read more >>

I’ve been waiting to speak out for so long, and today is the day. He called ... I couldn’t say that I was his girlfriend, but there wasn’t much certain about the relationship... Read more >>

Alpha males are notorious womanizers, as you well know if you’ve dated, married, or worked for one. But is it possible to go too far once you’ve reached the lofty heights of president of a... Read more >>