When my journey with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence started in October 2015, I was a single parent in an abusive marriage, which causing me physical harm to the point that I could not take it anymore and called 911. The officers from that call referred me to Adrienne’s House, Gulf Coast Center for […]
By Melissa Galatas It’s hard to overstate how much the law affects domestic violence victims. From keeping dangerous weapons out of abusers’ hands to keeping survivors’ whereabouts confidential, policies set at every level of government can greatly impact victims’ safety. Let’s look at some of the watershed legislation of the past — and the decisions […]
Celebrating 38 years of marriage takes a lotta love, work, endurance, faith and humility. My husband, James, and I have had our share of hard days and good seasons while raising two children, moving nine times, experiencing two layoffs and forgiving seven-times-70 straws that broke the camel’s back, so to speak. Advice? Secrets? Yep, but […]
Friendships are an essential aspect of life. Having a core group of people you can turn to for support plays a significant role in our mental health. As moms, this can be extremely important. We all have friends we may have gained through childhood, college and work. I am not suggesting that you let your […]
THE HEART As early as the 1250s, a French manuscript titled “Roman de la Poire” (Romance of the Pear), depicted a man offering his heart (which looked somewhat like a pinecone) to his beloved. Heart-like shapes cropped up frequently in medieval art, and during the Renaissance, the symbol’s popularity grew as it was used to depict the sacred heart of Jesus. By […]
We use technology in nearly every facet of life. Our televisions are no longer just TVs; we can use them to browse the internet, access apps and much more. Many people now have smart homes with lights, appliances, doors, thermostats and security cameras that can be controlled remotely. There are even app-controlled pacemakers and other […]
By Stacey Riley As a longtime advocate for survivors of interpersonal violence, I recognize that I continuously tote around a soap box and pull it out at any time someone needs educated about the realities of domestic violence or any time the gross mistreatment or misunderstanding of victims occurs. On these occasions, I have been […]
