Tag Archive: abuse

Jan 31 2021

I Love This Quote!!!

“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” -Anne Wilson Schaef I have written, spoke, blogged about domestic violence, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and how we as humans can and most likely will carry ALL!!! of it with us into our adult world. I must admit I never spoke or wrote about self-abuse when it comes …

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Oct 30 2017

Walk To End The Silence, Middletown, Conn.!!!

On October 21, 2017 we had yet another beautiful day  and an  amazing turn out of people. All ages from 3 to 83 showed up to support Middletown Police Department   http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/Police and New Horizons Domestic Violence Services.https://www.newhorizonsdv.com/about_us The Walk To End The Silence was originated in memory of baby Aaden who tragically lost his life …

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Oct 29 2017

Another Amazing Church Journey!!!

I spend much of my time visiting local churches to connect with some of the people. I feel four or five visits before I am there for a speaking event allows me to have brief conversations with many to help them understand what I am all about. Child abuse and domestic violence statistics are ALARMING!!! …

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Jul 13 2017

Domestic Abuse: Breaking the Cycle and Making a Difference

Just know you are not alone in your perpetual struggle to crawl out. Victims of abuse and domestic violence have been demonized as a personal sin, like it is a choice, the price of not knowing any better. The more I research, and learn about the reality of what is really going on all around us, and the surge …

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Mar 01 2017

NO MORE Week 2017

Domestic violence and sexual assault are huge problems, everyone knows someone who is suffering from some form of abuse. The smallest of actions can go a long way towards creating a team, a town, a society that does not and will not tolerate domestic violence and sexual assault. The NO MORE Week theme is Louder …

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Jan 18 2017

Abused, Violated, And Devastated!

I had no idea what I was looking at. I had no idea it would be so difficult to retrieve. I had no idea it could all be taken away!! I had no idea I could be put in such a vulnerable position. I had no idea I would feel so Abused, Violated, and Devastated. …

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Jul 31 2016

How To Report An Incident of Sexual Abuse To The Archdiocese of Hartford

This morning in our church newsletter was a bulletin insert, I am being nudged to share it  with you. It is from the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Safe Environment. Located at 467 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, CT. 06002 http://www.catholictranscript.org/homepage/local-news/3694-archdiocesan-office-of-safe-environment-found-to-comply-with-charter.html The Headline Read: HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD              If …

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