The Journey to Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence

The Journey to Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence Domestic violence unfortunately remains very prevalent in today’s society. Every year, it affects as many as one in four women in the US. Women who are victims of domestic violence can find it difficult to navigate

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Empowerment… What Is It?

Empowerment… What Is It? Empowerment… what is it?  It is defined as: “Authority or power given to someone to do something.”I believe each of us have our own unique definition of this meaning based on our own life experiences.  I know I pride myself on supporting - holding a

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Why Advocacy Matters

Why Advocacy Matters Why is it important to advocate for others?  First, I think it is important to know what advocacy is and why people and organizations advocate for others, and sometimes even places and/or things.  Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause, idea or policy

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Education is the Ultimate Empowerment

Education is the Ultimate Empowerment “So, you’re telling me that I, a woman, can stand, toe-to-toe, eye-to-eye, with any man, anywhere?  That I have the right and ability to do that?”  The beautiful woman’s eyes flashed at me, in challenge and incredulity. “Yes” I said

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