Domestic Violence/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am here to offer my expert advice to anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or other forms of abuse within their relationships. Domestic violence has plagued countless people and communities across the globe and it is so unfortunate that countless women have lost their lives to this deplorable crime. No one ever deserves to be abused by another person. I want my life to be positive and healthy, and I wish the same for everyone else. I know now that I am strong and that I can make it through anything. No one has the right to disrespect, mistreat, and abuse others. People only treat us how we allow them to; self-respect and a healthy self-esteem are crucial to our overall development. Remember, there is hope, so do not give up on yourself. Abuse should never be tolerated, period. Adversity builds character and teaches us many life lessons so that we are able to make better choices in the future.

Experience in the area

I have experienced and survived unhealthy relationships and I know my worth now. I have also been an AllExperts.com volunteer advisor since 2000 assisting victims of domestic violence.

Organizations

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)

Education/Credentials

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Candidate, Human Resource Management Specialization, Walden University, In Progress; Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (B.S.Psy.), Psychology Applied to the Workplace Concentration, Summa Cum Laude, Walden University, November 2010.

What do you like about this subject?

Even though domestic violence is still a taboo topic in several communities, I like that it has allowed the world to learn how prevalent this issue truly is so that more people can become involved with eradicating violence against women and violence in general. Countless women and men have become victims of domestic violence and have survived, so that is where the hope comes from.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to achieve the continuation of inspiring survivors of domestic violence around the world to be empowered even through adversity, and I also hope to influence others to improve upon building their self-esteem.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Something interesting about domestic violence is that it has no boundaries whatsoever. Domestic violence affects women and men of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Something controversial or provocative about domestic violence is that some people think that it only affects certain genders, races and ethnicities, and only the poor or middle class, which is certainly not true.