by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
“Relationships often die not because of the conversations that were had but rather conversations that were needed but never had.” ~Lysa Terkeurst. As you are reflecting over the relationships that you had in 2024, are there any that you know that you...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Are we giving too much access to our hearts? We know what boundaries are. We want to have healthy boundaries in our lives. The Bible is very clear about having boundaries. God put boundaries up for Adam and Eve in the Garden. We are not being selfishor mean when we...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Let’s take our blinders and masks off. Let’s look back on the relationships that we had in 2024 and see if we can cultivate and grow those relationships. That would be the hope. We all need people in our lives. Some relationships will grow and maturewhile others will...
by Jan Porter | Dec 1, 2024 | Holidays
December and the Christmas holiday can be a magical time of year. As children we remember the glimmer and lights that filled the area and on our trees. We wait till the special day on December 25th when we hope and pray that a certain gift is under thetree. We hope...
by Jan Porter | Dec 1, 2024 | Holidays
We believe in an illusion in our minds. It starts when we are children. How many of us just knew that Santa Claus was going to come and visit our home on Christmas Eve. That the elves were busy all year long in the North Pole making that special giftthat we will want...
by Jan Porter | Dec 1, 2024 | Holidays
Reach Out Speak Out is a faith-based organization and with that comes the faith of a God that knows us inside and out. The good and the bad. Our God does want what is best for us. When we listen to God and do not try to do things as we want it ourlives will be a gift....
by Shelby Ketchen | Nov 1, 2024 | Domestic Violence
November (well, actually October 31) marks two years since I left my abusive relationship. I thought I had found freedom – and to an extent I had. But not altogether. I was hanging on to “maybe God will work a miracle and restore our marriage.” I know that happens...
by Jan Porter | Oct 1, 2024 | Fundraising
As you may have heard, October is domestic violence awareness month. This first blog of October will be about our 9th annual Purple Passion Silent Auction. You may be following Reach Out Speak Out on social media or seen our press releases or maybe you have received a...
by Jan Porter | Oct 1, 2024 | Fundraising
What is domestic violence? So many people believe someone has to hit or have a physical encounter with you to be in a domestic violence relationship. The reality is that there are many forms of domestic violence. Although physical violence can be seenon the outside...
by Jan Porter | Oct 1, 2024 | Fundraising
Those that are in domestic violence relations have learned to hide their fears and the fact that they are being abused at home. Although they are the ones that are being abused, they are ashamed. And since abuse is a slow method of hurt, harsh words, manipulation,the...
