October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Issue - Be Well Magazine

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“This issue is dedicated to the individuals that survive, thrive and advocate for the hundreds and thousands of families impacted by domestic violence. ”

~Carmen Ray

Dear Reader, Thank you for joining us for our Special October Edition of Be Well Magazine.

It is my hope that this issue provides an opportunity to reflect and realize the horrors of domestic violence and the importance of understanding it’s root causes and it’s core. I recall growing up watching my parents argue and my mother getting so frustrated with my father that it was nothing unusual for her to pop him upside his head with her little fist. It was funny to my Sister and I initially but the times it escalated it was horrifying and traumatizing. It was commonplace of course for me to transfer these same frustrations and dysfunctions to my two marriages. It’s not only the physical abuse that children witness; it’s the verbal abuse and the witnessing of two people co-existing in total dysfunction.

So many families have normalized physical abuse, sexual abuse and all types of emotional abuse. So, many young women have wholeheartedly normalized the only way for them to have a mate is to share a man with multiple women or compromise their core values. Men who are projecting being hurt by women who betrayed their trust towards women that only want the best for them. So much of who we are and how we show up in relationships has to do with our childhood experiences. Hurt people hurt people.

It’s critical that we share with our young men and women the importance of doing the work to heal, in hopes of attracting someone who is committed or well on their way to doing their work.

Use this month to support, encourage someone in your family or community that experienced domestic violence without judgement. Utilize the resources and stories in this issue to expand your knowledge.

Gain clarity about what a healthy relationship looks like for you and remove the relationships that no longer serve you. It may hurt initially but in order for us to attract what we want and deserve we must create the space and attract the right energy and remember to trust your gut...hurt people hurt people.

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Cyrena Martin

Executive Director Mahogany C.A.R.E.S.

Cyrena is Founder & CEO of Mahogany C.A.R.E.S (Community ~Awareness ~ Resources~ Education~ Support a 501c3 organization with a mission to advocate, educate, empower and bring forth awareness to the many problems that plague women, children, and families in our community. www.mahoganycares.org

As Mahogany CARES’s Executive Director she is able to focus on advocating and empowering women who are healing from traumatic experiences. Cyrena is committed to bringing forth awareness to Women’s wellness (mind, body, spirit & family) and Community concerns. She is a Survivor and certified advocate for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. She has dedicated her life as an advocate against Domestic Violence; vowing to fight for the remaining victims, honoring her fellow Survivors, and to never forgetting the loved ones we have lost.

We use the hast tag #HealthyRelationshipsOnly to remind others it is not about male bashing or victim blaming – we only want everyone to think about how we can better get along in all of the relationships – Intimate Partner (Spouse, Boy/girlfriend, Mother Daughter, siblings, Elders and Child abuse). We are much more alike than different in this world and we must find ways to support and collaborate with each other to end abuse and violence in our communities.

Knowing that you are not alone is essential.

You never know what someone is going through by just meeting them. “Thank We God we don’t look like what we have been through!” Although are journeys are very different collectively our stories will reach may reach someone who needs support, encouragement, hope and empowerment.

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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.�

Dr. Maya Angelou October 21st has been proclaimed as Domestic Violence Survivor Recognition Day (DVSRD).

In 2016, Mahogany CARES along with community Survivors celebrated the 1st annul DVSRD. This day is now recognized by City of Milwaukee Mayor Barrett, Former Governor Scott Walker and our Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

Domestic Violence Survivor Recognition Day offers a rare opportunity to focus attention on success stories of those who are now happy, healthy, and successful and leaders/entrepreneurs of our community.

Domestic Violence Survivor Recognition Day is designed to increase public awareness, to show support to all current Victims to let them know we are fighting daily for their safety and welfare, to honor Domestic Violence Survivors, and to respectfully take a moment of silence in remembrance of all those we have lost.

Ms. Martin has a strong passion for breast cancer awareness. She annually hosts an Honoring Survivors Breast Cancer Awareness event & 100 mammogram challenge to educate and build strength among women in the community. This event is a time for fellow Survivors to be honored, fellowship together, and share testimonies with others. We share resources available for mammograms, self-exams, and postdiagnosis support.

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Debra

Barnes

Founder/Director Life Protectors Foundation

Mission

We Provide Educational Workshops and Seminars to equip our community in reducing their Health and Personal Safety Risks

Values

To Positively reduce the Impact of Personal Violence injuries in our community and to Promote Health Risk Awareness.

Our Motto

“In this World Choose to live by Choice, Not Chance! www.LifeProtectors.org

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Debra is the Founder/Director of Life Protectors Foundation, a 501 (c)3 non-profit with a mission that focuses on the health and safety of our communities.

She is a dual certified Nurse Practitioner with Women’s Health Care & Family Nurse Practitioner certifications for over 22 years as well as an Ordained Minister, a Community Health Activist and National Speaker.

She has utilized her 40+ years of medical experience including progressive leadership and administrative positions in the health care and business industry along with her ministerial training to form a unique platform of providing educational workshops. She is well respected in the community evidenced by unparalleled professional track record and high ethical standards. Debra lives with her Husband, George of 41 years between their homes in Phoenix, Arizona & Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Multiple Faces of Domestic Violence

By Debra Barnes, Nurse Practitioner

Domestic Violence (DV) has long been a challenge that has affected our country. Most recently, due to the World-Wide Pandemic, there has been an increase of cases, especially the physical assaults. The challenges of increased stress, social isolation and financial strain has been said to contribute to the increase of calls to the National DV Hotline. DV affects everyone, women, men, children, and families. DV can be found within all communities regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicities, or economic status.

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Statistics

On average, 20 people in the U.S. are victims of physical abuse from DV each minute. It is also the leading cause of homelessness for women, and children. DV affects all forms of intimate partner relationships as reported by the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence. This report stated that there was an increasing risk of DV cases within the LBGT communities. The report statistics show that 29% of Lesbian women, 49.3% of Bisexual women are victims of DV. This number is compared to 23.6% for Heterosexual women that are in relationships with DV concerns. The research notes that 16.4% of gay men and 13.8% of heterosexual men are in similar relationships. Typically, on an average day, over 20,000 people call the Domestic Violence Hotline, however that number has already increased from March 2020 to June 2020 by 9% during that period. To date, calls to the Hotline for 2020 have reached record numbers with the causes of increase being contributed to the Coronavirus lockdowns. These lockdowns have caused increased incidences of DV throughout the World. The World Health Organization (WHO) is even asking all countries to address this crisis as we continue to stress quarantine or lockdown recommendations to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus.

Definition

Domestic Violence has been defined differently by many sources in our community. The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence defines it as “any behavior within a relationship whose purpose is to gain power and control over another person”. The key word is in a RELATIONSHIP. A relationship can exist with current & ex-partners, immediate family members, relatives, friends and even colleagues. One party is overpowering or dominating the other, the person being dominated is the victim. Examples of DV include a parent who physically abuses (or kills) a child, a religious or authoritarian figure who sexually abuses a parishioner or employee, or our typical case of sexual or physical assaults in domestic partner relationships.

Categories of DV

There are several categories or symptoms of DV. I have highlighted the characteristics and signs of the most prevalent categories which include Physical, Emotional, (Psychological) Sexual and Financial abuse.

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Physical Abuse - Physical abuse may be the most common, but it is hardest to detect. An injury caused by a slap, kick, stab, choking or gun-violence is often

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covered up by the abused to hide the body part(s) affected. Physical Injury signs that do occur in the victim may include swollen or black eyes, body bruises, sprained or broken bones.

Emotional (Psychological) - Emotional abuser behaviors may include Intimidation, threatening, Humiliation, Isolation, Yelling, Name-calling, Blaming, Shaming, or Embarrassment, especially in the public. Emotional abuse signs in the victim may include depression or anxiety, new on-set alcohol or drug problems, low self-esteem, poor sleeping habits. This form of abuse is the hardest to heal because it has been said “You can heal from a broken bone, but not a Broken Heart”.

Sexual - Forcing sexual acts (Nonconsensual sex) whether in a current relationship (Marital Rape) or with a previous partner.

Financial - The abuse is hallmarked by making the partner dependent on the abuser for ALL aspects of finances including rigid control over food, clothing & other family purchases. Withholding access to credit cards, Checking/Savings accounts and restricting spending by closely monitoring the abused. It even includes preventing a partner from obtaining employment or sabotaging current employment by encouraging missing work or calling in.

How to be an Advocate against Domestic Violence

The person during a DV relationship may not see themselves at risk of potential injury or even death. Unfortunately, we have lost so many people who never saw death coming. We can be an advocate and help to break cycle of abuse. We need to recognize that there is a Cycle of Abuse by the abuser- Abuse, Guilt, Excuses, Normal Behavior, Fantasy, Set-up and then the Abuse cycle begins again. We can all help someone who either is afraid or unknowing exists in a DV relationship to survive by becoming a V.I.P. • Be the Voice by allowing them to verbalize in a nonjudgmental way and share National & Local support information • Be informed of what are the categories, signs, and symptoms of all forms of DV • Be their Protection by offering a Safe Haven, open arms, and an atmosphere of caring.

National Support Hotline

Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline Number for yourself or someone you know & love. The hotline number 1-800-799-7233 is available 24/7 and will connect you with local resources to potential help save a life.

Resources • National Alliance to End Homelessness • National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence • Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence • National Domestic Violence Hotline • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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Allison R. Bethune

Phase VI -Founder

Allison R. Bethune is a wife, mother, Nana, author, an independently contracted nurse educator for a national education company, and a doctoral student. I’ve been married for 21 years to the man only God could have sent. We share 3 adult children and 4 absolutely gorgeous grandchildren. Although my nursing career began close to 25 years ago, my role as a pastor’s wife began seven years ago.

Allison Bethune offers her take on parenting adult children through her own experiences with her two sons and daughter. Take her hand and come along with her through the gate to The Other Side of Adorable.

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Two years ago, I wrote my first book, The Other Side of Adorable. The book details my journey of parenting adults. I could not find resource on how to do this part of parenting, so I created my own.

The book has subsequently become one of my ministries. I have mentored many moms along my journey and the book speaks to all the mothers who are walking this road of relating to adult children. My husband and I also partner together to assist new church plants in growing into all that God has for them. Acquiring and disseminating knowledge is a large part of who I am. Therefore, I decided to pursue my doctorate in education specializing in higher education and adult learning. With the Lord’s help my goal is to be Dr. Allison R. Bethune in the next 18-20 months.

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Selfcare 2.0 Parenting three adult children is not the cakewalk I imagined it would be. It is more stressful than the 2 a.m. feedings. A mother’s job is never finished, and that job extends into adulthood. I also learned that the power I wielded while raising my children is ineffective for adult children. Yep, I found myself powerless, tired, angry, stressed, and depleted, trying to “raise” grown folks. One day I realized that you raise children and parent adults. I did my job raising them, so why am I trying to do it again? In one of my anger filled rages with one of my adults, I learned how important it is to take care of myself. That defining moment began my journey to self-care 2.0.

Full disclosure about my journey, it is a work in progress. I am proud to admit the road is more manageable, and my mood has dramatically improved. If you are parenting adults, I am almost sure you can relate to what I’m about to say. I love my adult children; however, they are not as mature or as grown as they think. Their drama is exhausting. They wait until the 10th hour to seek wise counsel if they’ve reproduced, you are now an on-call babysitter, and they honestly believe parents’ money grows on trees. How do you stop the madness and turn the focus back to you? You set boundaries! Setting nonnegotiable boundaries can be difficult but following these 5-steps will help you begin your journey to self-care 2.0.

1. Start with you - You created what you see. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it’s true. You cannot set

boundaries without being truthful and true to yourself. Admitting your role in their behavior levels the playing field.

2. No is not a curse word -Saying NO will decrease loads of stress! The word No protects your psyche, your mind, and your pockets.

3. Listen more and talk less - Many times our adult children do not want our advice. They just

want the listening ear of their mom. If you choose to speak, ask direct questions such as “What is my role in what we just discussed?” “What are you going to do about this situation?”

4. Grandchildren are not your children - We’ve served our time. Grandchildren are the

reward for surviving raising their parents. Set limits on when, where, and how often you will watch your grandchildren. Your time is just that. Your time.

5. End with you - This process will be new to everyone. Stick to your plan, let the guilt go, and give yourself plenty of grace. Practice makes perfect.

6. Albeit children will always need their mothers, the way we show up for them is vastly different from minor children. Setting boundaries doesn’t make you a mean mom. It makes you a better mom. Take the time to make you a priority. Remember, you are more than worth it.

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Laneice

McGee

Founder of Laneice Leads Co-founder of Big, Beautiful & Blessed

About Me Laneice McGee, is grateful for the opportunity to serve individuals during their time of transition. It was

Being a servant leader does not stop in the office, Laneice is the co-founder of Big, Beautiful & Blessed. This agency is committed to cultivating a positive self and body image in all women. Through their annual twelve-month calendar they focus on the beauty of women with curves, size 12 and up.

not long before she recognized she was born to lead and so knowing, she pursued her bachelor’s in arts in Sociology from Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee, and continuing on the road by attaining Master of Science in the field of Human Services from Springfield College. Expanding her 16 years of work experience, Laneice currently serves as the District Director for the Department of Workforce Development at the W.O.W (Waukesha, Ozaukee & Washington County) District.

She looks at her career as an opportunity to support

As prominent as it is, Laneice’s passion led her to partake in accelerating the development of youth; hence she started an organization called F.E.M.A (Future Entrepreneurs Moving Ahead). Laneice felt that helping youth tap into their talents early and teaching them the adequate ways of presenting themselves and executing their business is a way to empower and help them see their own potential that will open their roads to success.

others (both staff and customers) as they discover their goals and purpose through work.

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Laneice is involved in many other community programs you can find out more by viewing her personal website www.laneicemcgee.com Laneice has spoken at many conferences & events her personal belief is that not just about creating a NAME but creating an IMPACT. Living life to reach others.

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My Aha Moment

When Transformation Begins: Overcoming My Voice of Unworthiness The Journey of Laneice McGee

Dear Women of Worth

My worth and my identity is not tied to anyone else you see... who I am. And who I am yet to be, that responsibility lies with me.

What you say does not validate me, your truth does not make it my reality... but yet my response is a reflection of how I see me… so I must be mindful how I treat this rare commodity.

I’m Strong yet vulnerable Wise yet seeking Quite yet Heard Gentle yet Firm I am all of that, and yet STILL my name is WORTHY I am not yet there, wherever my there may be, but know that I am still going... and I am worthy, although I may fall, I can get up again.

I have a right & I am determined to love, & honor me as long as I shall live.

BECAUSE MY NAME IS WORTHY, and Worthy is Me!!

Signed, Laneice McGee #DaughterOfTheKing #WomanOfWorth That poem is one I wrote recently, and reflects where I am now, but that was not always my truth. I decide to share my journey because it not only gives me the power to share MY story and MY truth from my LENS, but I am hopeful that this is a passing of the torch for someone else to share theirs as well.

Those that “Transform”, or “Won”, “Survive”, ”Overcame”, “Triumph” or “LIVED” whichever verb you decide to use, it’s your choice, but it’s a gift not only to your love ones but those that NEED to hear your lessons and share in your victory.

Whether you know it or not, your story could revolutionize

someone else path.

I did not have my AHA moment until I was well off in my late 30’s. One day I came to myself, it was in a moment when I was questioning WHY I seem to keep recycling some of the same experiences. All I knew was that CHANGE alone (being better) wasn’t enough, but I needed Authentic transformation.

THAT is when I decided to write…. and I wrote out what the situations were, and how I perceived them, emotions l felt about them and my reactions to them, internally and external.

And what I found was, as LONG as I did not deal with the root of my reality, I was going to keep having the same experiences just with different people.

My AHA moment came, which is sudden insight or discovery.

That moment came through my writing and being present with my truth, no matter how uncomfortable it made me… being in those moment I found me, I found the part of me that was just “pretending” to be ok, I unmasked the pieces of me that was still “broken” but looked heal, I confronted the hidden agenda of my fragmented identity… I saw me, and I realized I didn’t LOVE me, not for real. I wasn’t even sure if I liked me, I cried, one of the longest hard sobering cries’ as if I lost my best friend. Because I realize in the moment, I had a choice, and I was afraid to CHOOSE ME. But I also know this was my MOMENT to shift, but would I know how? That became my question. How would I begin to choose me, if I don’t know what that process looks like?

Growing up in a home where domestic violence was the order of the day, I almost believed and constantly told myself that was how life was meant to be. I gave away my joy for something I was trying to obtain from others, not realizing that I could truly only get what I was looking for from myself.

I dated several guys who abused me emotionally and verbally. I took everything in and adapted as my truth without thinking anything was wrong. I got married thinking it was the answer to my prayers, but I brought me and my thoughts of unworthiness to that relationship which only enhance the disruptive behaviors and accepting it with justification, the detrimental activities that feed into the negative thoughts I had of me.

At this point, I found comfort in this lifestyle. I stayed in the marriage because I had to accept the lies of being unworthy.

I tried to avoid it as much as I could, but its cold hands had a firm grip on me. The more I tried to remove myself from this unhealthy cycle that I was entangled in, the more it seemed to overwhelm me and suck me back into its abyss, making me believe it was my home. I kept repeating the same lessons up to the point where I felt unworthy and undeserving. In my lowest state, my low self-esteem became my closest companion, and I found peace in it, or so I thought. Escaping from its clutches was quite challenging, I thought I was trapped in it, but I was only living an illusion; an unpleasant illusion. BUT my AHA moment did come, and I found my inner wings, and I flew away eventually. I see myself now entirely from a different perspective where I can do more and be much more. My mind is constantly settled on the fact that nothing is as worthwhile as I am. I am free, and I now know what it feels like to have real peace.

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Sandy

Smith

Survivor’s Journey to Peace Corp Level UP Mentoring

Advocate | Speaker Survivor | Author Entrepreneur

Purpose & Passion Chaplain Sandy Marie Smith is a God-Fearing woman and native of New Orleans, LA. who has been anointed by the Holy Spirit to preach and teach the gospel to the world while providing spiritual and emotional support.

Sandy has seven beautiful children; Ashley, Tykeisha, April, Michael, William, Christopher, Kristin, and two grandchildren Adonis and Nova. Sandy is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. Sandy has a unique way of reaching people who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and deepen their relationship with God. www.Survivorsjourneytopeace.org

At 18 years old she was tempted to allow her journey as a young woman battling insecurities, low self-esteem, toxic relationships, domestic violence, and depression to define the rest of her life. It wasn’t until she was in her darkest moment that she realized she only had two options: settle or emerge. The process of transforming from the insecure and fearful young woman that she was into the mother, grandmother, chaplain, businesswoman, and leader that she is, took dedication, discipline, resources, and spiritual growth. Her passion is to utilize her experiences, insight, and influence to help every soul she encounters to emerge into the best version of themselves.

Sandy knew early in life that God had a great calling on her life. She knew that she was chosen for something totally great. In 2018, Sandy birthed her purpose and launched Survivor’s Journey to Peace, a domestic violence non-profit organization that focuses on rebuilding, restoring, and transforming the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. A ministry that focuses on incubating every woman to her fullness.

Since its conception, Survivor’s Journey to Peace has been successful at reaching and guiding hundreds of women to awaken healing, wholeness, and love for themselves. A call to action functionality that led to the establishment of this platform. Sandy is a survivor of domestic violence and her unique intention to be a solution provider to the eradication of this malice from the society led to the establishment of this organization. Also in 2018, Sandy also birthed Level UP Mentoring Program a mentoring program for men, designed to empower and encourage men to take their rightful place in their family, community, and in the Kingdom. Level UP mentees will transform their lives and change their destiny to walk boldly into their future, while realizing and living a purpose filled life in God’s Kingdom. A naturally gifted scholar, Sandy attended Cardinal Stritch University, where she studied Business Administration and holds an Associates Degree. Sandy is currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Theology at Midwest Bible College.

Through pain, trauma, physical and emotional abuse, Sandy Smith did not know God had a special plan for her, preparing her for greatness, forming and creating purpose and vision for her. Today, Sandy Smith has been empowered to empower others, inspired to inspire others and her readiness to fulfil God’s mission.

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Janice Ward

Ministry Founder A Better Way Ministry, Inc. Janice Ward is a Licensed Minister and has dedicated her life to the Mission of Christ.

She trained as a member of INCADV, a former member of the Women of Color Network ACADVSA, and is a US Navy Veteran and retired computer engineer.

Mission A Better Way Ministry’s mission is to assist the faith based and general community leaders in the eradication of domestic and family violence.

We accomplish this through training, awareness, education and prevention campaigns.

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Janice began her fight against domestic violence while being a Gospel Radio Announcer. Her influence has helped to sponsor Gospel Concerts that aided in the awareness and practical needs of occupants within the local Northwest Indiana women’s shelters.

Now through A Better Way Ministry Inc. Janice continues her fight to end the assault of domestic violence in Arizona, Indiana and Michigan and virtually worldwide!

Janice launched the very first and only National Dedicated Domestic Violence 24/7 Prayer Text and Helpline for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors on January 1, 2019. To date over 25,000 have been served!

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National Dedicated Domestic Violence 24/7 Prayer Text and Helpline for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors Focusing on family/domestic violence requires a coordinated care approach that would undergird the overall community responses that would include healthcare facilities, law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, Faith based organizations, schools that serve victims’ children, and effective public policy.

As a faith based ministry we firmly believe that empowerment is the only effective way to provide the necessary services to those victimized by family/domestic violence. We travel frequently but we are Indiana/Arizona based. We’re connecting with national organizations to accomplish our goals in hopes that our comprehensive collaboration ensure that the needs of precious souls are met.

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