Thank You, HP: It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life is an iconic, classic Christmas movie of a hero’s journey to achieve victory over evil. If you are a survivor of intimate terrorism (child abuse, molestation, […]
Tag Archives: domestic violence
Marysville Shooting Rampage: Time to Act
After the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook, I told several local leaders that it wasn’t a question of “if” we’d have one here but “when.” Sadly, it happened on Friday. […]
Artists’ Date with Kit Gruelle in West Seattle
It’s been a long damned time since I’ve been on an Artist’s Date, and I want to thank Kit Gruelle tremendously for joining me for a much-needed afternoon of fun […]
Review: Private Violence
It is our job as advocates to meet the needs of the women who walk through our doors. – Kit Gruelle, domestic violence advocate What an amazing concept! I will […]
October 20: Private Violence Premieres on HBO!!!
It’s not always easy to just leave. Mark your calendars! After Private Violence won a Sundance Award, HBO decided to premiere the documentary on October 20. I recommend it highly because […]
Bravo, Russell Wilson: Pass the Peace
Abusers, you need to get help—you can change. – Russell Wilson, quarterback, Seattle Seahawks Derek Jeter retired from baseball this week as a hero. Today he launched his next endeavor, […]
NFL and House of Ruth Cover-Up: Protect the Players & Cash the Check; Who Protects Janay Palmer Rice?
The entire theme of this story has been a cover-up. Everything has been a football decision. . . they wanted Ray Rice on the team. . . football and protecting […]
Roger Goodell’s Smoke & Mirrors Bullshit
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is a master at the public relations game of smoke and mirrors which is akin to blowing smoke up our asses and calling it perfume. During […]
Sea-Change Moment in DV: Powerful Perps Being Held Accountable
On a soul-level, I have always known that most people didn’t understand how a domestic violence survivor’s face ends up bloody and bruised. Those faces have portrayed us as victims […]
Miracle Monday: A Triple Play of Powerful Abusers Held Accountable!!!
I never, ever dreamed I’d live to see this day: Miracle Monday. This is why I love Facebook. I woke up to a private message from Terri Marshall Gilfillan with […]
Anne Caroline Drake 