I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it

Violence is violence and can in no way be misconstrued as discipline under any circumstance cultural or otherwise.

I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become

Truth does not change on our ability to stomach it.

One of the most basic things we can do is let the men in our lives know it’s not okay to mistreat a woman.

She was powerful, not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly despite the fear.

The time when domestic violence is the most lethal is when the person is trying to leave the situation.

Nevertheless she persisted

Domestic violence is an epidemic, and yet we don’t address it. Until it happens to celebrities.

It’s not consenting if you make me afraid to say no

Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.

Don’t be ashamed of your story it will inspire others.

Our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.

Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.

The cancer served a real purpose, making me a little bit more conscious of time.

Life’s better now. Maybe it was meant to happen for many reasons because my life in many ways is richer.

Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once.

If you can stay strong for your family, you can stay strong for yourself.

Today I will surrender to things I can’t control.