Archive for the ‘Domestic Violence’ Category

Power & Control

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

"Domestic violence is any attempt to maintain power and control over an intimate partner that instills fear in the victim. The use or threat of physical, emotional or sexual abuse is an issue of power and control for the abuser. Believing it is his right to control the victim through ...

The Purple Ribbon

Monday, October 1st, 2007

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Two years ago I realized my children and I were in danger. So much has changed since then, and yet it is still so hard for me to write about it. But thanks to the grace of God and the courage of other women ...