“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
Sometimes You Have To Yell To Be Heard
Sometimes You Have To Yell—Don’t You? Below is an excerpt from a recent a note I received from a woman: “…If I remain calm and peaceful he takes it as a sign that he can walk all over me. Us women are so conditioned to take it all with a calm and sweet smile. What […]
Sometimes You Have To Yell To Be Heard…or Do You?
Below is an excerpt from a recent note I received from a woman: “…If I remain calm and peaceful he takes it as a sign that he can walk all over me. Us women are so conditioned to take it all with a calm and sweet smile. What kind of world have we created for […]