Stop the Violence

When people hear the phrase domestic violence, they usually picture bruises. But the truth is, the hardest wounds don’t show up in photos. They’re in the silence after the yelling stops, in the way you flinch when a door slams, in the heavy guilt of wondering why you didn’t leave sooner. Maria told me that after her husband was gone, the quiet felt unbearable. She would sit in her kitchen at night, listening for footsteps that never came. At first she thought she had lost herself, but slowly she realized that silence was actually the sound of peace. Now, she says, it’s her favorite part of the day. Daniel’s story doesn’t fit the stereotype. He’s a man, and he stayed with an abusive partner for years because he was terrified no one would take him seriously. He kept his mouth shut until one night he couldn’t anymore. “I thought leaving made me weak,” he told me. “Turns out it made me strong.” Today he says he finally knows what it feels like to breathe without fear. Tasha left because of...

 Every so often, a case of domestic violence makes national headlines. People share it, argue about it online, maybe even talk about it at dinner tables. Right now, that’s what happened in Wichita, Kansas : a teenager accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend. The baby was delivered but suffered a severe brain injury. It’s the kind of story that shocks everyone - because the victim was so young, because the violence was so extreme, because it feels almost unthinkable. But here’s the thing: while that case has the spotlight, dozens of others happen every single day - and they don’t trend, they don’t get TV coverage, and they don’t spark nationwide outrage. They just… disappear into local news briefs. Take Enfield, Connecticut . A 59-year-old man was arrested after allegedly striking a woman and firing off multiple rifles in a domestic dispute. She was left with a serious head injury. It barely made a ripple outside the region Or South Jacksonville , where a man attacked a partne...

  Every year, millions of Americans face domestic violence — and one of the most common questions people ask is: “Why don’t they just leave?” Understanding why victims stay in abusive relationships requires more than common sense; it requires empathy, knowledge of psychological manipulation, and awareness of systemic barriers. The Cycle of Abuse: More Than Just Violence Abusive relationships often follow a predictable pattern: tension , abuse , reconciliation , and calm . This emotional rollercoaster can trap victims, making them believe the abuse is temporary or even their fault. Abusers frequently isolate their victims from support networks, control their finances, and use gaslighting to distort reality — making escape feel impossible. Psychological Traps That Keep Victims Bound 1. Fear and Intimidation Victims often fear physical retaliation, especially if the abuser has previously threatened to harm them or their loved ones. 2. Low Self-Esteem and Learned Helplessnes...

Hawaii Doctor Charged in Domestic Violence Case Involving Attempted Murder and Sexual Abuse A 46-year-old anesthesiologist from Maui, Gerhardt Konig, is at the center of a high-profile Hawaii domestic violence case. He has been formally charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to kill his wife, Ariel Konig, during a hike on the Pali Puka trail in March 2025. According

  Sexual aggression —those two words carry a heavy weight, don’t they? It’s a problem that’s personal, pervasive, and demands our attention. But hey, we’re not here to just point fingers and share sob stories. We’re here to understand it, tackle it, and kick its existence to the curb. Buckle up—this is about to get real.

  Recently, footage from 2016 surfaced, showing singer Cassie Ventura enduring physical abuse from her former partner, Sean "Diddy" Combs. This revelation has drawn attention to the issue of domestic violence in America. Cassie, like many survivors, remained sile