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There’s been much in the news about the alleged misconduct of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and how the accusations affect his legacy in the sport and maybe not enough emphasis on how said misconduct affected the victims of the abuse. While debates go on about the fate of Paterno’s on the field [...]
While physical violence is perhaps the most disquieting form of abuse, the less addressed side of domestic violence is verbal and emotional abuse. Typically, physical abuse is coupled with emotional and verbal abuse, with verbal and emotional abuse usually preceding the physical. In fact, the large majority of victims of physical domestic violence also report [...]
TheHill.com has a joint op-ed piece written by both Brian F. Martin (founder and chairman of The Makers of Memories Foundation) and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, Jr. It highlights the message of The Makers of Memories Foundation. In order to break the cycle of domestic violence in this country [...]
He was the love of my life: warm, loving, strong, adventurous, passionate. We connected on so many levels and shared so many common interests. After a painful divorce eight years prior, I felt blessed to have met a man so devoted to me. Our initial attraction quickly blossomed into an intense love. Yet even [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? To promote awareness, there will be events all over the country (see below). This is an important and exciting time to stop and consider how much progress has been made in the fight to end domestic violence, [...]
Mr. Rod Hairston is the author of “Are You Up for the Challenge”, International Performance Coach, and former U.S. Special Forces. This is the first installment in a ten-part mini-series for men, communicating novel insights on the topic of domestic violence. **********MESSAGE #1********** In my last blog the question was asked, “Why does a strong [...]
Every relationship has moments of true happiness and partnership and moments that are challenging and difficult. One of my greatest moments of my dad growing up was when I was 7 years old and got really sick all of a sudden. I was running for the bathroom and threw up all over the rug. I [...]
Introducing: Janet Pfeiffer, blog contributor “I’m a survivor of domestic violence. I spent three years engaged to marry an abuser. Thankfully, I ended the relationship before he ended my life.” “During our time together, I developed a passion for learning about anger, violence, control, fear, and other related issues: why do people become angry; how [...]
On September 2nd 2011, The Makers of Memories Foundation had a discussion with Rod Hairston, the author of Are You Up for the Challenge, International Performance Coach and former US Special Forces and child witness of domestic violence who has broken the cycle in his family. Rod shared his insights on the question: “How can [...]
Domestic violence is one of the largest human rights issues in our country today. Each year, 3.3 million children are affected. Yet, it goes on unmentioned. Domestic violence is considered a ”personal issue” and a “home issue”, but as this video shows it is an issue that affects everyone. Join us in breaking the cycle of [...]
The Makers of Memories Foundation brings positive, transformational change to children impacted by domestic violence. You can make a difference.
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