surviving

With a shawl wrapped around her arms a woman holds herself and looks longingly.

Victim or Survivor?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 9, 2015May 6, 2020

VICTIM or SURVIVOR? These words hold power! We may toss these terms around without considering this. I have used them both many times referring to myself. For a long time I embraced the word “victim”. It helped me realize that what had happened was not my fault. I wore it like a badge of honor…

Women stand side by side looking into the sunset over the water.

Amazing survivor runs Great Wall of China Marathon

ByKaren McAndless-Davis May 7, 2013May 23, 2013

Polly Harrison, who has survived domestic violence herself, is now running the Great Wall of China Marathon to raise awareness and funding for services for women impacted by abuse. Her dear friend, who helped her get out is running with her. Can you support them in any way? http://www.gofundme.com/256uxw