Domestic Violence!
Domestic violence exists in all socioeconomic levels; all Faiths; all cultures; all societies; in more families than we care to acknowledge!
Domestic violence adversely affects individuals; families; schools; colleges; communities; businesses; corporations; governmental bodies!
Domestic violence is often ignored; minimized; tolerated; justified; supported; glamorized; re-named.
Domestic violence consistently eats away at the fabric of who we are as people exposing our spiritual core to ghastly intrusions with devastating outcomes!
Domestic violence can be stopped and we must stop it . . . WE must stop it!
Domestic violence can be stopped if we will Take Courage; Stand Up; Speak Out; Demand Change; Facilitate Healing; Take Nothing Less!
May we become Bold in our Resolve and Action!
Peace!
I recently participated in an Interfaith Symposium addressing the challenges of Domestic Violence within the Communities of Faith. That day was perhaps one of the most powerful in quite a while! I am hopeful that wherever you are; wherever you live; in whatever circles you travel that you will be aware of the existence of domestic violence, its negative effects on your community and purpose to take a stand to proactively address it!
Often, people who have been victimized by domestic violence find themselves grieving multiple losses at the same time. My book, Awaken to Good Mourning has been used by individuals and support groups when addressing the effects of domestic violence.
