By Brian F. Martin “I feel responsible when something goes wrong — even when I know there are other factors at play. Why do I always assume it’s my fault?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many who grew up in homes where there was domestic...
At the Childhood Domestic Violence Association, we believe that language has the power to open doors—to healing, to awareness, and to change. Before transformation can begin – before a conversation, a policy, or a support system—there must be a name. The term...
In this article, I wrote about how It Ends With Us, the novel-turned-film, offers a powerful chance to highlight the often overlooked issue of childhood domestic violence. Like the main character in the story, I grew up witnessing domestic violence and often asked...