I support domestic violence awareness because: I am the current reigning Miss Hawaii United States, and I am a survivor of intimate partner violence. I have struggled for my life several times, and been through a lot of difficult times. I am the way I am because of those struggles that have made me stronger.  They … Continue reading »

I support domestic violence awareness because: I want to help stop domestic violence. I am studing criminal justice and have great plans to have a career in law enforcement. Continue reading »

I support domestic violence awareness because: I am a survivor of domestic violence. Have over fifteen years of experience. That includes a non-profit, cable televsion, blogs, and working in shelters. My newest goal is to do events for shelters through Avon. Haven’t done it yet, but I am working on it. Also, working on gettng our … Continue reading »

I support domestic violence awareness because: I am a survivor of domestic violence times two. I have learned that it is NOT my fault and that it is HIS fault and his issues that caused the abuse. I was ashamed of what i had gone through and so kept quiet and suffered in silence. NOW … Continue reading »

I support domestic violence awareness because: My ex-wife had grown up in an abusive family, watching her parents yell and physically fight with each other all the time. We had discussed this prior to our marriage had had agreed that we would not treat each other that way. Despite this, she became verbally and emotionally abusive … Continue reading »

I support domestic violence awareness because: Domestic Violence ruined childhood..I grew up constantly scared, in a house where alcohol fueled my stepfather into a monster almost daily. He had control over all of my moms money,wouldnt let her own a car, ect & would threaten to kill me & my brother if she ever left him. … Continue reading »