Jolene Dames is our most recent CDV Champion. As a child, she found a creative outlet to escape her harsh realities and traumas from living in a home with domestic violence, art. Although she may not
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THE TENACITY OF GROWTH Diane’s Story of Childhood Domestic Violence
July 31, 2023
Diane Sammett grew up in a home with violence. Although she was not the recipient of it, her mother was, she understands now that living and seeing the violence has changed her life. When you grow up living with
Sidney C’s Story: Growing Up With Childhood Domestic Violence
June 20, 2023
Sidney Cooper is a young woman who has seen enough anger and violence for a lifetime.
She grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence.
At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a
A Valentine’s Message from Linda Olson, PhD: The Journey through Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), Domestic Violence and Ending the Cycle
February 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day is often hard for many people out there. But if you grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) and are also enduring a violent relationship in adulthood, it can be the worst day of the year.
Children
Shirley S.’s story: growing up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)
January 23, 2023
Shirley S. is now a thriving 23 year-old young adult who grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV).
She shares her story of what she experienced as a child – watching her mother be beaten when she was only 6
Celebrity Spotlight: Halle Berry Grew up with Domestic Violence
March 25, 2022
Throughout March, which is Women’s History Month – we highlighted strong and remarkable women who faced Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) growing up. The award-winning actress Halle Berry requires no introduction. But most people may not know that Halle Berry grew
Meet the Graingers – Ainie and Priscilla! On the front lines in the fight against DV and CDV in Ireland
March 10, 2022
Meet the Graingers – a dynamic mother-daughter duo bringing awareness about and offering solutions for Domestic Violence (DV) and Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) in Ireland.
Priscilla Grainger initially thought the abuse she endured was normal – often a typical mindset
Featured Social Worker Dr. Linda Olson, CDV and Calmkins
March 5, 2022
Dr. Linda Olson is a psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and social worker with over 30 years of experience in private practice and an emphasis on treating childhood trauma, focusing on Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV).
Dr. Linda Olson is a psychologist,
Campbell’s Story
January 5, 2016
By C. Campbell
One year ago December I packed my three boys in my car and drove cross country from California to Florida not knowing were I was going or how I would get there. Just knowing were I was
Muyesser’s Story
December 21, 2015
By Muyesser
Hi , my name is Muyesser, a child, teen, woman never survived.
There was blood on the walls, and broken furniture, three of us in different corners of the room terrified, frozen, mom could not fight back, we
