On Sunday, like many other people, I went to see “50 Shades of Grey.” Over Valentine’s weekend, the film made over $90 million, a box office record for the opening weekend. I have to admit, I never read the books, didn’t know much about the plot, and tried to avoid all reviews and opinion pieces. I was a blank slate and interested to see what all of the hype was about.
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*Name has been changed to protect the identity of the domestic violence survivor.
Looking at Yvonne* you would never know that less than six months ago she was fighting for her life, that less than six months ago someone had decided that she was not worthy of taking another breath. Today, this bleached-blonde pixie hairdo with a larger-than-life attitude and hoop earrings to match, sits across from us with a plea for women to gain a deeper understanding of this issue and speak up against domestic violence.
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According to the Department of Justice, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence. To better comprehend this statistic and undiscriminating problem, and to learn how to help prevent it, we sat down with Debra Nixon-Bowles, founder and president of Women Called Moses. When first setting eyes on Nixon-Bowles, it is evident that she does more than just sit at a desk and go to luncheons to raise awareness. This presence to be reckoned with is on the frontlines, trying to single-handedly put an end to this rising epidemic, one woman at a time.
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