Celebrating Survivors: SAFE HAVEN by Nicholas Sparks Debuts at #1
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks is about domestic violence and stalking. I was thrilled to see it debut at #1 on the best seller lists. What a great way to start […]
Tag Archives: police misconduct
Seattle Foster Child Arrested and Beaten for Jaywalking
Seattle has to be the only city in the country that gets its knickers in a knot over jaywalking. I vividly recall my own “WTF?” reaction the first time somebody told me […]
My Life as a Dog: Done Begging
So many narcissists. So little time. It’s been one hell of a week, dear readers. I’ve lost track of the number of PTSD episodes I’ve had in the last couple […]
Bravo, NFL: Roethlisberger Suspended for 6 Games for Alleged Sexual Assault
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell took a strong stand on violence against women today. He suspended Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for six games for allegedly sexaully assaulting a 20-year-old college co-ed […]
Super Bowl to Super Jerk: Roethlisberger, Holmes, Hill, Bernard, Locklear, Etc.
The NFL Players Association made a big deal about joining the Justice Departments “List” of celebrities who pledged to prevent violence against women. Nobody from the Seattle Seahawks or […]
Erin S. Greenawald: Oregon’s New Domestic Violence Czar
John Kroger, Oregon’s Attorney General, must not have done a basic Google search before he hired Erin S. Greenawald to be his domestic violence czar. Or, he has his head […]
Famous People & Celebrities Who Have Survived Abuse: Whose Inspiring Story Do You Want to Read?
My library is full of the stories of famous people and celebrities who have survived abuse and gone on to thrive and find joy. To celebrate my 200th […]
Did NY Gov. David A. Paterson Intimidate a Woman Allegedly Abused by His Wing Man?
New York Gov. David A. Paterson claims he’s a champion for women who experience domestic violence. He was quite vocal with his criticism of former NY state Senator Hiram Monseratte, […]
What if it was your daughter?
“What if it was your daughter?” There isn’t a domestic violence or rape survivor who hasn’t asked this question. So many of us face callous indifference. We feel like the girl […]
Isaiah M.K. Kalebu: DC Sniper Redo
The DC Sniper was “known to police” in Pierce County, WA for domestic violence. Isaiah M.K. Kalebu was also “known to police” in Pierce and King Counties, WA for domestic […]
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