By Brain F.Martin
This April, I was inside a high security prison. The plan was to talk to the men there about the work CDV does and to educate them on the connection between childhood adversities and the potential impact.
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Why I Chose to Share My Story in CDV’s Book INVINCIBLE
March 6, 2015
By Roger Lockridge
When I was asked to contribute to INVINCIBLE, there was no hesitation about whether I should be a part of it or not. How often can you do something that may possibly help millions of people
The Chilling 911 Call You Won’t Hear During the Super Bowl February 1, 2015 By Brian F. Martin
February 1, 2015
By CDV
From Brian F. Martin BLOG (http://brianfmartin.com/2015/02/01/the-chilling-911-call-you-wont-hear-during-the-super-bowl)
A friend who works with me at www.cdv.org texted me the link to a domestic violence ad that will run during the Super Bowl and said, “watch this.” I did.
I Experienced Childhood Domestic Violence, CDV and Went From Feeling Guilty to Free
June 11, 2014
Children think emotionally, not rationally. When you were exposed to domestic violence as a child, your brain drew the wrong conclusions: “I couldn’t stop it, but I should have.” “I was there, so it must have been my fault. It
Resiliency after Childhood Domestic Violence – Make It Count
March 18, 2014
Growing up with childhood domestic violence teaches us to believe a set of LIES about ourselves. These lies tell us we’re worthless, fearful, angry, alone, guilty, sad, hopeless, resentful, unattractive, and unloved. Though it isn’t difficult to understand what prompted
Can Children of Domestic Violence Hope for Healthy, Loving Relationships as Adults?
March 12, 2014
The answer is absolutely!
Growing up in a home with domestic violence, one’s perception of a healthy, functional relationship becomes greatly skewed. Instead of seeing adults who are loving towards one another, respect each other’s needs and boundaries, and work
5 million children are impacted in the US by Childhood Domestic Violence. Yet, why is nobody talking about?
February 25, 2014
5 million children in the US alone grow up living in homes with violence every year. 5 million children all have something in common that defines their lives for years to come – they’re children of domestic violence.
How is
Growing Up with Domestic Violence Makes You Stronger
January 27, 2014
When I tell people that I grew up in a home where there was severe domestic violence, I get a few different reactions. For some, it’s pity – “Oh. poor you. How did you ever survive that?”
For others, it’s
From Parent to Parent: A Message about Childhood Domestic Violence
December 5, 2013
Contributed by Ann Cuthbert Livingston
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 messed up
CDV PROFILES: FORMER CHILDREN, FUTURE CHAMPIONS
November 7, 2013
In the Spotlight – ROGER LOCKRIDGE Lewisburg, WV Child Advocate Fitness Expert & Writer, Bodybuilding.com
Some of Roger’s earliest memories, dating back to the early ’80s, are memories of the many nights of violence at home. Memories that are vividly
