This DVAM guest blogger, Neisha C. Himes, is Owner and Founder of GROW Foundation, Inc. (Girls Recognizing Our Worth). I met Neisha at a Domestic Violence Awareness event. This “spoken word artist” performed beautifully as she told the audience her story. My heart felt for her both painfully and joyfully. I just HAD to ask her… [Read More]

My next DVAM guest blogger, Jennifer Foxworthy, is a powerful motivational speaker, prolific blogger, television show host of Living Unshackled on Purpose, as well as corporate trainer for the College of Southern Maryland. Her business mission is to help others find their personal peace, purpose, and power through sharing her journey, the good, the bad,… [Read More]

       My sister met her boyfriend about 6 years ago. He was a few years older and her first serious boyfriend and relationship. My parents highly encouraged her to not see him after finding out that in his past relationship and marriage, he verbally and physically abused his ex-wife. My sister felt like… [Read More]

This next DV guest blog post is from a wonderful woman I met in a writing group on Facebook. It turned out she too was a victim of domestic abuse. When I asked her if she would like to share her story, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she didn’t even hesitate. We chose… [Read More]

I am so pleased to actually have a story from an offender. The following story was shared, and the author will remain anonymous. This is a true example of how making marriage matter is a personal choice with positive possibilities.   I want to share my experience with you today from my perspective as a… [Read More]