I am a Survivor of family/relationship trauma. Mother was abused by my father for 15 years and I growing up in a home where violence was prevelant swore I would never be a victim. However...
Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence
I’m sorry I did not believe her
I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, that I didn’t believe her. I sat back and I watched her wonderful spark fade. I sat there and I watched as her eyes dulled, her tears evaporated, and her...
Don’t let your horrible past keep you from an...
It all happened a little over a year ago.. that’s when I met him. A smooth, well spoken, motorcycle riding hunk had come into my life and stolen my heart. I had one child and one on the...
From Survivor to Thriving Conqueror
I am the managing director at BTSADV, a dv educator in my community, a growing speaker, an empowerment blogger via holistic health at KayLa’s Positivity Corner, and very recent...
The story of a 14 year old sexual abuse survivor
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood rape and other forms of sexual and emotional abuse. Hello, my name is L. Just L. My...
Andrea’s journey to self love
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to child abuse, sexual assault, violence and rape. I can’t remember a time when violence and trauma...
“My heart is full”
VIDEO: Joanne Rama tells her courageous story of overcoming racism and family violence while celebrating her role as a midwife.
Another Chance
Another Chance I have no idea how to feel because I had loved him so much. César was my first love my first everything. I gave him all my love and kindness. I’m scared of falling in love...
I’m only stronger
Wednesday night of November 1, 2017 I was beaten half to death by my ex boyfriend. He kicked me, punched me, pistol whipped me and took the battery out of my phone therefore, making it...
Orange the World – End the Violence against...
November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. One in three women and girls around the world has experienced physical or sexual violence in...