I woke up before my alarm clock went off this morning. It wasn't because I was well-rested. Well-rested still isn't something I...

The longer I live, the more of life's seasons I am able to experience.  For much of my life I have held onto the promise that "This too...

This week I spent several hours at an auto shop that a friend of mine co-rents while he and a friend tried to figure out why my car is...

Child sexual abuse is a topic that is very personal to me.  Most of my sexual abuse happened during my teens and is therefore considered...

The more of self-defense expert, founder of Target Focus Training, and author  Tim Larkin that I am exposed to, the more I love and respect him and his teaching.  When I began this post, it was my intention to give you several videos to look at showing different self-defense techniques and different teachers.  I'm not though because the video below is an excellent beginning step .  Tim not only explains what to do , but he also explains why. ..what those moves do to the body

***Read to the end for a list of things to avoid in choosing a romantic partner.*** In my book, I quote the National Domestic Violence...

There has been a lot of talk lately about predator Catholic priests and how the Catholic church has allowed them to get away with heinous...

The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines Intimate Partner Abuse (aka Domestic Abuse, Relationship Abuse) as: A pattern of behavior used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.  That definition is very broad and open, which I believe is their point.  I prefer the term Intimate Partner Violence over Domestic or Relationship Abuse because it is kind of all encompassing, whether you’re dating or married or living togeth

Cyber Harassment is an umbrella term that covers offenses such as Cyber-Bullying, Cyber-Stalking, Identity Theft, Slander, etc.  It often...

Based on my personal experience, it seems like a lot of people do not understand the dynamics of being a victim of violence.  While...

(originally posted March 30, 2018) Yesterday I had a conversation with someone that reminded me how nice it is when someone else forgives...

The #1 sign that your life may be in danger is that you feel like your life might be/is in danger.  If you feel that way, please take steps to get yourself safe!  Your gut is your best indicator.​

1. Repeatedly call you, including hang-ups 2. Frequently show up where you are 3. Send unwanted gifts, letters, texts, or emails 4. Damage your home, car, or other property 5. Monitor your phone or computer  6. Use technology to track where you go 7. Drive by or hang out at your home, school, or work 8. Threaten to hurt you, your family, friends, or pets 9. Get info about you by doing online searches, hiring private investigators, going through your garbage, contacting f

1. Has a history of abuse 2. Makes jokes about abuse 3. Is abusive towards children or pets 4. Destroys your things 5. Damages property 6. Invades your privacy 7. Doesn't respect boundaries 8. Is easily angry, jealous, or hostile 9. Is manipulative 10. Is dishonest 11. Is selfish 12. Abuses alcohol and/or other drugs