by Jan Porter | Aug 7, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
The hurricane of domestic violence has a pattern. Waves, wind, calmness, waves, winds, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness!!!!!! There is another similarity between a hurricane and domestic violence. We...
by Jan Porter | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
As hurricane season gets fully under way, it seems an appropriate time to visit the hurricane emergency checklists. These checklists are also an excellent tool in preparing to leave a domestic violence situation. The meteorologists give names to hurricanes. If you...
by Shelby Ketchen | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
#PurplePassion #SilentAuction #Fun #GiveBack #5thAnnual We are so excited that we are able to hold this silent auction. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It is necessary to have it to continue to be able to provide for our families. Thank you in...
by Shelby Ketchen | Mar 14, 2020 | Fundraising
Would you like to donate to Reach Out Speak Out, but you just can’t seem to find it in your budget? Here’s a great way to help us and it doesn’t cost you anything. It’s called ShopWithScrip.com. ShopWithScrip is a gift card-buying program. You...
by Shelby Ketchen | Mar 7, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
To Leave Or Not To Leave is a series of blog posts submitted under the condition of anonymity for obvious reasons. It is, therefore, published under the Admin’s authorship. Stay and Pray – Not To Leave I have been married for several years. At least once...
by Shelby Ketchen | Feb 22, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Popular Culture
Love Shouldn’t Hurt Do you or do you know someone that is dating and you just don’t feel comfortable with the relationship? Whether it is your own relationship or a friend that you see changing, take a moment to read some of the warning signs of dating violence...
by Jan Porter | Feb 14, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Holidays, Popular Culture
Before going out on a date with someone, think about these verses. If your date does not demonstrate and treat you like the Bible says they should, there shouldn’t be a second date. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV) 33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good...
by Shelby Ketchen | Feb 8, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Holidays
DATING VIOLENCE What if we didn’t wait to tell people about the warning signs of domestic violence when they got married and in a legal arrangement. What if we educated everyone of the warning signs and what domestic violence is before our children start dating. Did...
by Jan Porter | Feb 1, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Holidays
February is the month that love is in the air. February 14th is recognized as Valentine’s Day. As you know, your lover is to shower you with flowers, greeting cards, chocolates, expensive dinners, spa treatments, getaways, etc. etc etc… Abusers are good at showering...
by Jan Porter | Jan 27, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Popular Culture
BE THE CHANGE IN 2020 What will you do to help Reach Out Speak Out? You don’t know much about domestic violence and you have never experienced abuse? Here are some statistics that will educate you to why it is very important. 3 women die every day because of...
