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...
I was talking with a woman I met on a flight last year and my work in the space of Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) came up. She told me, “That’s a great cause. Child abuse is a big problem, and those children need more people to help them.” I explained that, yes,...
By Brian F. Martin You Can Heal and Thrive in Your Life No Matter What It Was Like The guilt and shame we carry after experiencing adversities in childhood can have numerous layers. To help you begin to unravel those layers, I’d like to share with you the...
The First Step in Overcoming Childhood Domestic Violence is Awareness We at CDV – Children of Domestic Violence have been growing steadily and have made some significant strides over the past year that we’re eager to share. If you grew up living with domestic...
You Didn’t Get What You Need If you grew up in a home with domestic violence, your basic needs were not met – the need to feel safe, to feel loved, and to feel important. You felt a pain that is unique to those who, at the most vulnerable point in their lives,...
