Woman with M.S. is a national inspiration

woman was has M.S. is a national inspiration

Kids step up to help the homeless

Kids step up to help the homeless

Woman who was murdered in Jackson

Interviewed friends of the woman who was murdered in Jackson...Domestic Violence story.

Wish due out January 1

Young Adult book Wish due out January 1

Charlie Sheen arrested on Christmas day

Charlie Sheen arrested on Christmas

On the path

I have had so much happen in the last couple days. I'm just following God's path. I had a great time with Audrey yesterday. I initially met Audrey and her family through a story, but I have been so blessed by them and am very thankful that they have been brought into my life. Her mother and little Blake have taught me a lot! You can definitely be strong through adversity. I had a great talk today with Charles Powell. He is involved with Joshua's Mission and author Dillon Burroughs. I'm excited because they would like to use me to help them on their new ventures. They like that I am not just a writer, but that I also know the streets. I have worked with women in the jail system and women who have been battered and raped. With my degrees, writing skills, and heart for those who are hurting, they would love for me to jump on board with them. I also heard from a woman who is friends with Lisa McMann, author of Wake, Fade, and Gone. I am very excited about this also because she writes for Simon and Schuster as well. The more contacts I get the better. She liked my article about Lisa that got picked up by the Sanfran Chronicles. That is so awesome! I am very thankful for the path God is sending me on! Keep opening up the doors!

This week, I had to actually sit down and write out a schedule in order to get all my writing done. A great problem!

Simon and Schuster has signed four book deal with best selling author, Lisa Mcmann

Simon and Schuster has announced they have signed a four book deal with best selling author, Lisa McMann

Domestic violence escalates during the holidays

Domestic violence occurs year long, but with the economy, pressures, and added stresses, violence escalates.

Agencies are forming to combat human trafficking in the United States

Human trafficking is real in the United States. Agencies are forming to combat this horrific, tragic, crime against women and children. Please read!

Joe Biden contacts local boy

This article was so much fun to do! I wish I did more of these!! This little boy was in a wax museum and chose to portray Joe Biden. This is so cute!! Biden got wind of it and wrote the little boy. Check this out!

The movie precious voted one of this year's top movies by The American Film Insitute

Precious earns top honors

Why people stay in abuse and the cycle of violence

People stay in abuse for many reasons. Fear, lack of resources, and the cycle of violence. Read here.

Controversy at the wall

Veterans have worked hard to make the memorial park in Clinton Ohio. There has been some controversy with a committee member. Here is the article.

Abused? Take your life back!

Abuse can take your life, but you can get it back! Take your life back!

Human Trafficking in the United States

Actually got to speak with Dillon Burroughs regarding Human trafficking in the United States. I did not realize how prevalent it is in this country and I consider myself a pretty informed person. He shared with me that he read a book from 1910 about human trafficking. I know it has always been, but for some reason it just seems that it is more talked about in the news. I dont know if it is the recent movie, Taken, or the recent murder of young Shanyia Davis, in Florida. Her mother sold her into human trafficking because of a debt. Most of these women and kids are sold into human trafficking for less than a couple hundred bucks. That is it! it is scary! I plan on doing anything I can to hep in this cause. This is one of the saddest things I have heard in this country. I have been through a lot of abuse and helped a lot of women and children who were abused, but this is just an outrage! From my understanding, law enforcement are not really even trained to recognize trafficking rings. They do not know what to do with the victims after they are rescued. Traffickers are often let out on bond and only serve 1-2 years. That just blows me away.

Precious is a gut wrenching movie about abuse

The movie Precious is a must see. I read the book, Push, and it is a very realistic account of sexual abuse, poverty, rejection, and getting lost in the system. Read the book and watch the movie Precious when it comes to your area. I wrote this article on Precious because it is something I really believe in. I think more and more of these movies/books should come out because so many times they are done Hollywood style and it loses the reality behind it. Abuse is a really in your face pain. It is gut-wrenching. It is something that never goes away if you experience it and Precious tells the story in a way that it needs to be told. Here is my article.

Two kids help the homeless for winter

Two kids help the homeless collecting blankets. They wanted a way that everybody could give. They came up with Operation Blanket. The blankets will be delivered soon. Check out this article.

Writing opportunities

As a writer and a counselor, I am thankful to be able to write for as the Abusive Relationship Examiner. I have been writing as the Young Adult Literature Examiner and as I continued to write for this, I found myself drawn toward books that would help people who are hurting. I always try to gear my articles with a message. I had someone I wrote a story about this year come to me and tell me that they were moved to tears and it was the best story they had ever written. I had someone come to me and tell me that the reason they want me to cover this breaking story is because they trust me. That is the way it should be as a journalist. We are placed in positions where we can help people and we should not misuse that power. I cannot tell you how thrilled to get this recent position. I have wanted a place to write about abuse and how people can get help. On this site, I can write anything and everything pertaining to abuse and lead individuals toward resources, links, books, and helps. I am also starting to work with Joshua's Mission, a Christian organization that fights human trafficking. I will be writing for them. I am very excited about this venture also and hope to help in anyway I can. Thank you God for giving me the opportunities.

Rainn (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) voted one of America's top charities

Rainn (Rape Abuse incest national network) voted one of America's top charities.

To Write Love on her Arms founder honored by MTV

To write love on her arms founder honored by MTV. Check out the article.