“I know a lady who used to be full of smiles, spunk and energy. She had hopes, dreams, and ambitions. She was educated and family oriented, and her goals were within reach…..

I know a lady who was swept off her feet, became a wife, mother and her dreams changed. Though living in abundance, beautiful children, home, and lifestyle, when I looked in her eyes I saw hope suffocated by fear, with a color of royalty too often worn on her skin in mockery and all dreams vanishing….


I know a lady who lost her confidence, pride and balance. Clasping tightly to a shred of dignity left, she escaped the Hell enclosing her and continued into the Hell of public display. Struggling each day to have freedom and find peace, she kept her head up and kept walking….."
(to continue…)


One in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime.
Between 600,000 and 6 million women are victims of domestic violence each year.
More shocking is that approximately one third of the men counseled for battering are professional men who are well respected in their jobs and in their communities. These have included doctors, physiologists, lawyers, ministers and business executives.
Through education, support and awareness we can help reduce these astounding statistics!

Getting out of a domestic violent relationship is the hardest part of the relationship. So many factors come into play. Where are you going to go or how are you going to get him out? Are children involved and what will happen to them? How do you make sure he can’t hurt you once you are apart? The questions and concerns are endless.


Leaving an abuser can be dangerous. Here are a few ideas on how you can leave or if you know someone who needs help, pass these ideas and support to her.

Call a women's shelter or domestic violence hot line for advice. Make the call at a safe time — when the abuser is not around — or from a friend's house or other safe location.

Start a private savings account if possible, or find a way to “put back” a little extra cash in a safe place.

Pack an emergency bag that includes items you'll need when you leave, such as extra clothes and keys. Hide it or leave the bag with a friend or neighbor. Keep important personal papers, money and prescription medications handy so that you can take them with you on short notice.

Have a plan! Know exactly where you'll go and how you'll get there, even if you have to leave in the middle of the night. I suggest having “key” words set to notify a friend or family member of your plans.
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Above all, stay safe and be smart in your actions. A large number of domestic violence victims who break away from their abusive relationship are running for their lives. But for many of these women, there's often no end in sight - they still are unable to say, "I'm no longer a victim OR I'm now a survivor and I'll never be abused again." They are always at risk, always looking over their shoulders in fear, always trying to remain hidden from the men who pursue them relentlessly and won't let go.


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