Domestic Violence is tough topic. It’s hard for the victim to admit and accept that it is happening to them. It is hard for family members to understand and know how to help. It is taboo to talk about it in public. There is one place, however, in Monmouth County where from the first phone … Continue reading
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It’s not just THEIR problem, it’s ALL of OUR problems
***TRIGGER WARNING*** ***THIS IS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE*** Sometimes, you just have to give. When giving charity, please do not forget about 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. This Monmouth County, NJ based program, has some of the best wrap around services that I know. They saved my life and the life of my best friend. Domestic … Continue reading
Anniversarys, Pirate Partys, and finally sleeping for a full night
April is a hard time of the year for me. April 9, 2009 I, along with my abuser was arrested. That arrest started a very long fight with the legal system as well as with the family court system. Fights, I might sadly add that are not over. April 14, 2009 was the birth of … Continue reading
Why don’t they just leave?
This is a question that is asked so many times in regards to victims of domestic violence. It is a topic spoken about and written about so many times. I came across a blog post last night while on Pinterest and this Dr. put this topic into terms that I would like to share. She … Continue reading
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