Did Kim Kardashian Abuse Her Husband?

In Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

I did not watch the premiere episode of Kim Kardashian’s series last Sunday but I couldn’t help but take notice of the clip that was included in a story from Dr. Drew Pinsky accusing Kim of domestic violence against her soon-to-be-ex husband.  On my first pass of the clip, I was taken aback by the intensity with which she threw …

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts, Uncategorized by Barbara Jacoby

I just learned yesterday that October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  This started my thinking about this major epidemic that seems to be growing worldwide and what I might be able to do in order to help to find a solution to this problem.  And after hours of pondering this matter, I realized that I have absolutely …

Today I had #EggsnHashtags

In Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

A Sunday morning brunch at The Blvd Restaurant at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel would be the perfect way to start my day on any given Sunday.  However, the sharing of the wonderful food was greatly enhanced by the gathering with some 20 other individuals for the first ever “Los Angeles Social Media Professionals Association” brunch.  The brainchild of this …

Jury Duty for Abuse Survivors

In Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

I have been summoned to jury duty in a criminal court tomorrow and I must say that I am deeply disturbed by this.  I am one who takes my civic duty very seriously so I never considered not going.  However, I know that I would never be able to actually serve on a jury that involves a case where assault …

If You Know Abuse…

In Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

…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 longer acceptable to me.  No …

Cyberbully

In Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

On Sunday evening, July 17th, 2011, the movie “Cyberbully” will premiere on the ABC Family network (scheduled to air at 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. PDT) and I believe that it is a “must see” for every person who is a user of social media.  This movie is addressing the growing problem of digital bullying and the impact that it …

What I Think About the Casey Anthony Trial

In Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse News, Recent Posts by Barbara Jacoby

Like all of the other people with whom I have spoken, I was shocked by the verdicts in the Casey Anthony trial.  Two jurors, one regular and one alternate, have spoken out about the decision.  The regular juror indicated that they could not convict because the cause of death had not been proven.  The alternate indicated that they did not …