Wisdom of Nelson Mandela
Music can ignite the political resolve of those who would otherwise be indifferent. – Nelson Mandela Very early this morning, I watched the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life on television. […]
Tag Archives: Violence and Abuse
DV Awareness 2012: Celebrating Purple Ribbons and Logos
Since I couldn’t find a local DV Awareness event to attend this year, I decided to celebrate instead with a gallery of my favorite purple ribbons and logos. The National […]
Endorsements: Millie Judge for Superior Court Judge, Snohomish County, WA
My choice for Superior Court Judge in Snohomish County is a no-brainer: Millie Judge. We need Judge Judge’s intellect, integrity, and leadership expertise in Snohomish County courts. She will be […]
Resistance to Change: Gauntlets, Hurdles, Obstacles, and Sabotage
Shannon Wilson knows a lot about resistance to change. I remain devastated that her brilliant Rights for Mothers site was removed from the Internet. It had a wealth of information […]
Zimmerman: Self-Defense or Blame the Victim? It’s a Dangerous Precedent
If an Orange County, Florida circuit court judge had been more savvy about domestic violence in 2005, Trayvon Martin might still be alive today. There has been a huge dust-up […]
80% of the Homeless are Survivors of Domestic Violence
I live in one of the most affluent counties in the U.S. The lights are on at the local domestic violence shelter, but nobody’s home. So, I shouldn’t have been […]
Happy V-Day 2012: Celebrating Navigating Uncharted Water’s Third Anniversary!
Happy V-Day, dear readers and subscribers! Wow! It is hard to believe this all started just three years ago today. You all have changed and expanded my life […]
October 28: Wear Purple to Express Your Commitment to End Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our color is purple. On Friday, October 28, I will hope you will join me in wearing purple. The idea for Dress to Express your commitment […]
Catherine Lanigan: The Evolving Woman
Catherine Lanigan I would like to believe that for each woman who picks up one of my books, if her life is in turmoil or chaos, something in the book […]
Beverly Johnson: Supermodel and DV Survivor
Supermodel Beverly Johnson, one of Oprah’s Legends in 2006, announced today on Oprah that her new mission is to become a voice for survivors of domestic violence: I am a victim of domestic […]
Anne Caroline Drake 