"Why doesn't she just leave?"

Did you know that danger increases by 75% when women leave abusive partners?  Domestic violence is about abusers wanting CONTROL of their partners.  Learn the signs of abuse --- make differences for victims. Learn more!

 "Happiness is never something you get from other people. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give." ~Oprah  the-best-of-oprah-s-what-i-know-for-sure, 2005

Being 13

 "I've learned that it always makes me feel good to see my parents holding hands. --Age 13"   Complete-live-and-learn-and-pass-it-on

Going to Battle

Are bullies victims?

When people don't like themselves very much, they have to make up for it. The classic bully was actually a victim first.  ~author unknown  More info.

90% of Elder Abuse by Families - What do you think?

Did you know the most common form of Elder Abuse is financial and 90% is done by their families or trusted others?  To find out if this is true, click here.

Know-it-all Couples

"I've learned that couples without children always know just how you should raise yours. --Age 29" Do you agree?  I sure do.  complete-live-and-learn-and-pass-it-on

Does time really fly?

 Time flies?  Is it true for you only when you're having fun?  The last 10 days feel like a blur but not fun.  Been helping care for sick people.  Origin of phrase?

Depression LEAVE ME ALONE!

Been believing I am overwhelmed and depressed because of 3 family members with fatal illnesses.  When I read this today, I decided to not let depression to pull down in the vortex that it has been.  "Our beliefs can move us forward in life - or they can hold us back." Oprah, The Best of Oprah's What I Know For Sure

Join me in a Win-Win Project

Will you join me in a Win-Win project?  By registering at YIPDEALS.COM we will get emails for local deals and Hope House domestic violence shelter will get 12% to help pay for the 82 CANS of fruits and vegetables to feed their residents each and every day.   Get your deals here.

physical, sexual, emotional, verbal abuse -- 1 in 3 dating relationships

Did you know there is currently only one juvenile domestic violence court in the country focuses exclusively on teen dating violence? Why should we care? Because 1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from dating partners. Learn more here.

What kind of friend am I?

"I've learned to like who I am.  If I had a frend like me, I would say, 'Now that is an OK person.' There are many people out there who would agree.  As far as the others go, I'll just say hello - and quickly say good-bye." Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.  Buy on Amazon here.

Lost Tools?

"I've learned that it doesn't do any good to buy expensive tools if I can never find them. --Age 41"Complete Live And Learn And Pass It On

MARILYN MAYE at Double Tree on Saturday, 6/8/13

Legendary KC performer MARILYN MAYE will be at June Jubilee for SAFEHOME on Saturday, 6/8 at the Double Tree Hotel!!!  Reception, Silent and Live Auctions, Dinner and Marilyn (only appearance scheduled in KC in 2013).  Get your tickets here!

Hope House and all That Jazz

Women of Song at the Phoenix Jazz Club, Monday, June 3rd, Monday, 7:00pm -11:00pm - Happy Hour prices until 10 pm.  Enjoy an evening of listening to some fantastic music and make a difference for domestic violence victims being helped at Hope House  Tickets $10 online; $15 at the door.  Women of Song for Hope House

Sex Trafficking in AMERICA?

​DOJ reports that between 2008-2010, 83% of sex trafficking victims found within the U.S. were U.S. citizens  *An estimated 293,000 American children are currently at risk of commercial sexual exploitation *The average age at which girls first become victims of commercial sexual exploitation is 12-14 years old​.     Rights$Girls.org

13-year-old American Sex Slave

Jackie ran away from an abusive home at 13 only to be found alone and hungry by a trafficker who promised to love her like a father/boyfriend/Prince Charming. He sold her to at least six different men every night. When she begged him for food or rest, he beat her.  Rights 4 Girls

Veterans' Children

Did you know VETERANS often suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when they return home from war?  And often spouses and children "mirror" the  soldiers symptoms because they are suffering from Secondary PTSD. One of the scariest symptoms I see is children who suddenly get into an unusual amount of trouble and taking place in violent acts. Vets and Families