I Am More Than My Past…
by Teresa Jackson I am more than my past, braver than my fears, and stronger than my weakness.
I AM a Phoenix Rising…
by Tiffany Olival Purple Bruises... On my mind, body, and soul-healing. I'm a broken heart mending and a fog lifted, losses turning into gains and defeat to fighting, I am crushed esteem becoming confidence, danger into safety, fear unveiling courage…
“I AM a conqueror…”
by Tracy McCauley I am not just a survivor of domestic violence. I AM a conqueror! I have decided to make it my life’s mission to not only conquer within my personal life but also help others conquer as well.…
I AM not done…
By Dana Hudson (Reid) I AM a teenage dropout...as a result of my relationship with my abuser that I met at age 17. He said he loves me and no one could love me like he did. I AM certain…
“What happens in this house stays in this house.” – written by Shawneequa Bigelow
I don’t know about you, but for me, growing up was tricky. I was constantly trying to read my mother’s emotions, thoughts, and desires because I enjoyed being the good child. It could be difficult to try to please my…
Why Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC Wears Purple
When Safe Harbor took us up on our offer to 'Ask Us Why', the folks at the #LBAgainstDV Campaign smiled. Now we get to explain ourselves - "Why?" you ask? Because throughout the United States, 1 in 3 women and 1…
My #1Thing: Joy
“They are survivors. If you don’t have respect for their strength, you can’t be of any help. It’s a privilege that they let you in - there’s no reason they should trust you, none. You can’t know their terror. It’s…
My #1Thing: The Freeing Truth of Healthy Manhood
“Are you okay, son?” I could barely here his voice through the pain and embarrassment. I was lying on my back, shocked by the hit my head had taken. The lights of the field shown down on me, and I…
A letter from Jenita
Dear Beautiful One, I sit here and begin to wonder what’s actually going through her head at this very moment. Are you like I was? Are you feeling afraid, angry, depressed, heart-broken, in physical pain, embarrassed, lonely, confused, hopeless, or…
My #1Thing: Believe Survivors
I was in high school drinking at a friend’s house with five or six other people. I don’t remember exactly how old I was or the names of every person that was there. My friend lived far out in the…