Book Review: The Sound of Glass
Have you made yourself invisible? I have. But, I didn’t realize I’d made myself invisible until I read Karen White’s The Sound of Glass the second time. I gained weight. […]
Tag Archives: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Book Review: The Oysterville Sewing Circle
What is your super power? We all have one. When we pool our resources and talents, we can make a huge dent in preventing violence against women. This is the […]
Bravo: Victor Rivers!
A Private Family Matter by Victor Rivas Rivers is by far my favorite survivor memoir. He was in Everett, Washington on Thursday to be the keynote speaker at the Hope […]
Gun Control: Why Are We Waiting for the Government?
We quit smoking. The government didn’t ban cigarettes after it was discovered smoking was killing us. Yes, the tobacco lobby pitched a fit. Yes, smokers were offended and bitched about […]
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, […]
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 […]
YWCA’s Week Without Violence™ Campaign: 10/14 – 10/20/13
Please join me in celebrating the YWCA’s Blog Carnival this week. If you don’t have a blog, please spread the word via social media. Let’s celebrate everyone ~ including us […]
Celebrating Purple in October: Half the Sky Documentary on PBS Tonight
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Pulitzer Prize-winning Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn is a best-selling, critically-acclaimed book that has become a PBS documentary and worldwide human […]
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