Contributed by Ann Cuthbert Livingston Parents Have a Part to Play in Ending Childhood Domestic Violence I write these words to you…my fellow parents. I write them, not as a professional or someone with a degree, but as a mom of 5 children who were a part of this...
In the Spotlight – Roger Lockridge Lewisburg, WV Child Advocate Fitness Expert & Writer, Bodybuilding.com Memories of Violence at Home Can Follow You Through to Adulthood Some of Roger’s earliest memories, dating back to the early ’80s, are memories of the...
“My life almost ended on that hot August night. But it didn’t. And that night helped me figure out what I WASN’T going to be and what I WASN’T going to do with my life. And what I WAS going to be and do.” Growing up with Domestic Violence We were at home – a place...
By guest blogger Caroline Abbott Growing Up in a Violent Home Affects the Development of Your Brain I came upon some articles recently that describe the neurobiological effects of experiencing violence in childhood. According to one article, when a child experiences...
By Chelsea Waldroup, 16 years old – Former child of domestic violence featured in documentary “The Children Next Door”It’s the elephant in the room – the intense emotions of being torn between two people you love and trust. Scared and confused, I began to feel...
