It was an ordinary evening in February of 2019. Over a glass of wine, I learned that a friend was writing an article about domestic violence for a local magazine. One of the more disturbing aspects of what she learned, and shared with me that evening, was how many unfounded beliefs people held in their heads about domestic violence, and how even now, it is hard to get women to talk openly about their experience.

These are the top 3 misconceptions expressed by people when asked about domestic violence

• Domestic violence happens predominantly to poor, uneducated women

• No one they know has ever been through anything like that. They would have seen the “signs”

• It must not be that bad if she chooses to stay

  These 3 misconceptions are also at the top of the list of reasons why women are not forthcoming in speaking openly about their experience…even after escaping from their abuser. Shame often keeps women in silent bondage.

I am a domestic violence survivor

I used to think admitting to such a thing made me appear weak…and so I hid it. I buried it deep down inside and started a new life.

I could have chosen to stay silent, but my conscious wouldn’t bare it. I have the power and the means to show the world, or at least my little corner of it, that those misguided beliefs were not true.

As a Woman, a Sister, a Daughter, and a Survivor…I consider it is my sacred duty to stand up, speak up, and paint a picture of what undetected abuse often looks like. And that is exactly what I did that night.

And I will continue doing so, until abuse and violence against women is no longer an issue in our society.

The Anatomy of Abuse started out as a one-time visual performance art piece, in the front windows of my store in Ocala, FL. It was meant to provoke emotional reactions, and it did just that. What I did not anticipate was the compassion that I would experience from complete strangers, and that it would become the most powerful piece in my toolkit for freeing myself from 2 decades worth of shame and lack of personal worth.

That night changed my life and it can change yours, too!

If you are ready to be free from the negative, debilitating words of bondage spoken to you over the years, then The Anatomy of Abuse workshop is for you!

This workshop offers you the opportunity to build, and bond with, your circle as you experience the healing power of love and kindness in action.

You will have the opportunity to openly acknowledge the words that have held you hostage, and literally be wiped clean of them! As a blank canvas, we then paint a new, empowering picture of the real you!

You cannot change what has already happened, but you absolutely can create a beautiful, vibrant, and emotionally healthy future for yourself.

Love yourself enough to release yourself from the narrative in your head that says you aren’t good enough. Let me help you find your beauty among the ashes!

Contact me today to schedule a workshop in your area

(352)804-4002

Text me and let me know your why behind wanting to host an Anatomy of Abuse workshop and what your goals are for it. Let’s get your path to healing scheduled!