Hello Blog Friends, It has been too long since I have had a moment to post anything to Growl 4 Justice. My life got crazy after I filed to run for State Delegate in my district in Maryland. I have NEVER run for political office before. But I have worked in State government and Annapolis…
Category: Justice
I believe you!
Hello Survivor, I see you crouching in the cavity of darkness. I hear your sobs and see your tears. I know you are there. AND I believe you! Many years ago, I lived that darkness. I doubted myself. I doubted my memories. I was afraid. I thought I’d be a terrible advocate. I didn’t have…
Dear Pink Sisters: MLK, Pink Hats, Silence and other things that divide us
Dear Pink Sisters, When you hear the words, “I have a dream” do you break into an Abba song or do you hear the incredible call from THE Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to join our sisters of color to secure guaranteed unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for everyone?…
A Savage Perp Response
Mr. Andy Savage, You and your church appear to need help writing an appropriate sexual assault perpetrator response. Your infuriating attempt to avoid responsibility perpetuates rape culture and fails at bringing about the healing you claim you want for your victim. If you are truly sorry for your sins and really want to make a confession to your church, please…
Justice for Alabama
Thank you black women of Alabama for overcoming voter suppression to win this election for all. #ThankYouBlackWomen #ThankYouAlabama #BlackWomenVote #BlackWomenLead Congratulations Senator-elect Doug Jones! Black women won for Alabama. Black women won for America. Black women won for decency. Black women won for democracy. Black women won for equality. Black women won for women. Black women…
Let’s Talk About the Classic Perp Statement
Almost every day there is a new disgusting sexual harassment or assault allegation about someone in Hollywood or running for office. Each new #MeToo testimony is a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD trigger to my own experiences. I don’t enjoy these mild to chair holding panic attacks but I am grateful for every brave women with the courage…
Looking for the Magic Bullet
I’m looking for the magic bullet that was the last bullet of American carnage. We need to stop the bloodshed of our fellow Americans. The families and friends of over 640 victims killed by legally purchased guns wish the magic bullet was found before they lost their loved one to gun violence. America wake up! We…
Neighbors 101
Some neighbors are lovable and others are not so huggable. No one likes the nosey neighbor who is always spreading gossip or criticizing us, our house or children. The creepy neighbor who seems to always pop out of the bushes is scary. And no one likes the infuriating neighbor who always lets and leaves their…
#MeToo Reformation
My first husband tried to kill me. I am here today because a neighbor called the police. I am Lutheran because my first husband was Lutheran. I was raised Catholic. His Lutheran pastor refused to marry us because of the abuse. He advised me to get away before I married my first husband. My Catholic…
Toxic Identity Politics
Identity politics is a popular subject in the news. It also was a hot topic when I went canvassing for Virginia’s November election. Specifically, some said they were tired of identity politics because they could not identify with a group like transgender youth, or women who marched for social justice, equal pay and a professional…
#MeToo A Brave New Culture
A few years ago the trending domestic violence hashtag was #whyIstayed or #whyIleft in defense of domestic violence victims after the media released footage of a NFL wife violently punched yet she stayed in the relationship. What kind of woman stays in an abusive relationship? Brave. It takes courage to stay. It is not easy…
Abuse 101: Offenders, Other Scary Men (People), Politics and other Stuff
Does Harvey Weinstein know it’s domestic violence awareness month? Because he’s given everyone a lot to talk about. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is in April but we can’t wait until April to address these predators. While the assaults, plural assaults, didn’t just occur, they have just recently come to light almost a year to date…
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