Reporters have a hard time articulating the words “domestic violence” or “intimate terrorism.” They prefer “troubled relationship” or “messy divorce.” If a stranger beats the crap out of us, they […]
Why doesn’t HE leave? It’s time to change the conversation on intimate terrorism (domestic violence). Grandma Gatewood would probably slap any DV advocate who dared to call her a victim […]
We all need healthy love in our lives to thrive and find joy. Yet, abuse survivors are conditioned to confuse abuse with love. We don’t recognize healthy love when it […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are urging alumni not to donate to the capital campaign until we see some serious, significant change. That’s what alumni are for. – Lisa Paige, Harvard alumnae Survivor alumni […]
Listen to yourself, and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God. – Maya Angelou Maya Angelou, the most Phenomenal Woman of all, passed away in her sleep […]
I got to survive so I was gonna live an extraordinary life, and you can’t live an extraordinary life when you’re angry. – Jennifer Hopper April 26 is always a […]
No more silence. No more violence. Say it. Share it. Show it. NO MORE is an organization which was founded by survivors. These survivors are leveraging their corporate expertise to end […]
What if it had been your child, Cate Blanchett? – Dylan Farrow Social media guru Kathy Gill helped me launch this site five years ago. Over the weekend, she addressed […]
Anne Caroline Drake 