Abuse Under the Influence

For as long as I can remember, I have been of the belief that there is a definite relationship between abuse and the use of alcohol or drugs or whatever is the substance of the day. I am not saying that substances cause abuse but I do believe that most abusive behavior grows in dimension [...]

Inside the Mind of A Domestic Abuse Survivor

I am not who you think I am.  If you know that I am a domestic abuse survivor, you most likely think that I am weak and stupid for getting myself into such a situation in the first place and for staying as long as I did.  Most likely, you view me as a victim, [...]

If You Know Abuse…

…then this message is for you.  I do not remember any time in the past that I have heard so many stories about abuse that angered me.  My anger is not at the abusers this time however but for those who are being or have been abused.  The idea that we are “survivors” is no [...]

Jessica’s Story – 12 Suicide Attempts After Abuse

I recently received the most amazing story of struggle and survival of a woman who has faced abuse and I would like to share the abbreviated version here. My name is Jess. I am 29 years old. I suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. I overdosed 12 times my last two being the worse. I [...]

Domestic Violence – Why I Stayed (LLH Talk Radio)

Being a victim of Domestic Violence people often ask the question “why did you stay”? I know that looking from the outside in that it is hard for others to comprehend the phenomenon of why a victim stays with their abuser. There are many factors involved. In this weeks show I will explain why I [...]