I’ve Finally Joined Facebook
Yes, I know. I’m about the last person in the United States to be on Facebook. I needed for Facebook to get better with privacy issues before it was safe […]
Tag Archives: Rita Anita Linger
25 Great Ways to Combat Stress and Recover from PTSD Episodes
RitaAnita Linger generously shared 25 great techniques for reducing stress that she and her fellow Heartmath providers put together during a retreat. When I first read the list, I felt overwhelmed […]
Nightline, 3/18: “When Restraining Orders Cannot Stop a Killer” (Vernetta Cockerham’s Story)
Vernetta’s storywill be featured on Nightline on Thursday, March 18 at 11:35 EDT: “When Restraining Orders Cannot Stop a Killer.” One of the issues the piece addresses is the effectiveness […]
V-Day 2010: Celebrating My Blog’s First Anniversary
Happy V-Day! A year ago I embarked on a grand adventure. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would have 17,890 visitors my first year. My humble little web […]
Bravo, RightsforMothers!
You want justice? Pack the court room with people wearing purple ribbons. Vernetta Cockerham and RitaAnita Linger proved this strategy worked in North Carolina. PETA proved it worked when a couple […]
Clemmons’ Bail: Judge Felnagle Grants Bail to Alleged Child Rapist; Denies Bail to Convicted Animal Abusers
I promised myself that I’d stop foaming at the mouth over the domestic violence injustices in Pierce County, WA. I promised myself that I’d shift my focus to celebrities […]
Litigation Abuse & Judicial Misconduct, 101
Where do you turn and to whom do you ask for help when you experience litigation abuse and/or judicial misconduct?
O Magazine: Vernetta’s Story
Vernetta is a perfect example of an advocate for domestic violence. She has done everything right, and the most important thing she’s done is that she never gave up.
Victory for Vernetta!
It took seven years and two trips to the appellate court for Vernetta Cockerham to receive justice. About 45 supporters wearing puple and white ribbons came to the preliminary hearing at the Yadkin County, NC court house.
Orders of Protection: A Victim’s Frame of Reference
Should a woman seek an order of protection when she has been abused? Is it the best course of action to take? Or should she not pursue an order and just call the police as needed?
Anne Caroline Drake 