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Domestic Violence Awareness

Posted on July 31, 2009 | Leave a comment

Was created for a Domestic Violence Awareness event sponsored by LMCC

There are many great causes out there, but there is one that I support and stand with , the cause against Domestic Violence. Over the years I have participated in a few initiatives and campaigns. I was actively involved in SOAR (Survivors Overcoming Abusive Relationships in the Merrimack Valley), an initiative sponsored by the Lawrence/Methuen Community Coaliton (LMCC) in partnership with the YWCA of Greater Lawrence, Supportive Care, and the Women’s Resource Center. Due to a lack of funding that awareness campaign dried up, but in my heart the dream has not died.
Presently I am creating products for sale at http://www.zazzle.com/vpholmes/gifts?cg=196854753686595269 amongst the product lines are Domestic Violence Awareness items such as , buttons, T-shirts, bumper sticker, mugs and other available items on the site. I will be partnering with a local agency ( focus is domestic violence) and all proceeds from the sale of this product line will go to that agency to benefit individuals of Domestic Abuse.

Book Progress

Posted on July 13, 2009 | Leave a comment

Charm to Harm

I spend too much time thinking……but it’s all a part of the creative process. There are a few social cause I support, the two main ones are the cause against domestic abuse and hunger/homelessness.
A few years ago, in one of my toughtful state, I was reflecting on the word “charm” as it relates to domestic abuse, I thought of my own situation as a survivor and thought how charming my abuser was in the begining of the relationship. He was polished and suave, but eventually that facade was lifted and I was harmed. I pulled out my pen and paper, wrote the word, as “CHARMED – HARMED” only the “C” made the difference, I drew a smashed “C”.
Yes..that is the title of the book “Charmed to Harmed” I am presently working on…I am hoping it will be completed by summer’s end… as I stated in an earlier blog….I find the time.
Here is a preview of the cover (I allowed this image and the title to be used in my local church, where a series was being done on domestic violence awareness.