Breaking the Silence

Domestic violence doesn’t only cause physical and emotional harm; it often creates a financial trap. Survivors may face restricted access to money, coerced debt, ruined credit, or work disruption. Even after leaving, the costs of safety add up quickly: emergency lodging, transportation, legal protection, childcare, replacing essentials, and restarting life from zero.

This article covers the topic of therapy and becoming the person who is empowered by having their own back in the healing process.

By Germaine Z. English, CEO and Founder of Discernment Journey Ministries, Inc. Thank you for taking the time to read this article. WARNING: This article includes descriptions of events that can be triggering for those who are survivors of Domestic Violence trauma. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The night my relationship with my boyfriend turned physically violent was not just a dangerous night for me. It was a dangerous night f

Valentine’s Day is coming and I am reminded of my abusive ex. He once sent me roses. We had been together for about a year and he was ramping up the Domestic Violence. People often ask me, “how did this happen to you?”. Well, let me tell you Domestic Violence does not care about your education, status, gender, age, or location. In the US, 1-in-3 women will experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner.