“Doing It Scared” – A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Perspective
Domestic violence victims and survivors are everywhere - in your family, your office, your circles of friends and at your networking groups. Victims and survivors often live with a unique challenge: navigating life “scared” but determined. This morning, I was...
Why Doesn’t She Just Leave Him?
We all have that friend, family member, colleague, or loved one who is dating a jerk, and you constantly ask yourself, rolling your eyes, why doesn't she leave him? He humiliates her in public, he controls her life, she shares with you that he berates her all the...
The Domestic Violence Crisis: I Found My “Why” in 2023
The date was November 13, 2023. I sat in the hotline room at my local domestic violence center, ready to answer the phone. I was scared to death. This was the last step in my certification to work with domestic violence victims and survivors through the Pennsylvania...
Trauma Bonding is Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a deeply distressing reality, often concealed behind closed doors, where victims find themselves living in a web of emotional turmoil and physical danger. One of the most complex and devastating aspects of domestic violence is the phenomenon known...
Social Media Days for Business Owners to Write About in November
In the world of social media and blogging, staying relevant and engaging with your audience is key. One way to achieve this is by capitalizing awareness days that are related to your business. Here are five social media days in November that business owners can write...
Stop Using the Word Narcissist
Use the word abuser instead...please. The word Narcissist is thrown around these days like “nice” or “annoying.” And not only is that inappropriate but it can get our victim in trouble with her abuser AND the courts. First, let's start with a story... He made me...
Why did Twitter Change Its Name to X?
Twitter's name has changed and the internet is abuzz with speculation about where the social media platform is going and how users should adapt. As a How to social media consultant, I have preached that every business needs to execute a strategy for the core four...
Social Media Ideas for August
Hey there, social media mavens! August is just around the corner, and it's time to plan your content calendar with some exciting and engaging themes. From embracing the back-to-school buzz to soaking up the sun at the beach, this month offers a fantastic opportunity...
LinkTree: Should you use it.
LinkTree can be an effective way to increase your online presence. It's easy to use and navigate, and it provides a convenient way for your followers to access more content from you in one place. Before using LinkTree, consider the pros and cons so that you can make...
Healing after Domestic Violence: Alchemy
I escaped domestic violence and did the healing...many have called it a transmutation likening the process to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. And I do agree with that, I am a woman who is now completely at peace exactly the opposite of how I was before when...