10/01/2026
Today felt hopeful. Walking with other domestic violence, victims, survivors, children and allies to raise awareness around, and mark the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month was exactly the shot in the arm I needed during what feels like such a heavy time in the world.
Domestic violence and family court advocacy work is brutiful (brutal and beautiful) and can feel like a rollercoaster ride. Some days I'm elated and full of hope, and other days I feel defeated, exhausted, and ready to get off the ride.
As I walked side-by-side with some of the incredible fellow protective parents, advocates, allies, and even politicians I've met along the way I was reminded of the quote by 19th century Abolitionist Minister Theodore Parker that was made famous by Dr. Martin Luther King. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
While there's so much work left to be done, with so many people standing together today on a mission to make things better, I have hope yet that I may live to see change in my lifetime. Individually we may feel alone and small, but together we are mighty and our voices are loud!
To my son, fellow survivors, and future generations of children - you are why I do this work and it truly is the honor of my life 💜🙏
