The Storm of You
Throughout the day, I bask in the sunlight of freedom, And I can disconnect my memories of you. But in the quiet moments of the evening, As darkness falls and... Read More
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Articles Relating to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Topics and Solutions 
Get Involved! Donate through Facebook to Join Our Fight
Join the Robin McGraw and Dr. Phil in the fight against domestic violence and sexual assault! On our FaceBook page for “When Georgia Smiled” we have a growing community of... Read More
When Teen Dating Violence Goes Online
This year, a film named Audrie and Daisy was part of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and will appear on Netflix in 2016. The film tells... Read More
Watch a Preview of Dave Navarro’s Documentary “Mourning Son”
Dave Navarro’s mother, Connie, was murdered by a violent ex-boyfriend when Dave was 15 years old. Now, the Jane’s Addiction rocker and his friend, Todd Newman, have produced a documentary,... Read More
Threats of Revenge Porn – A New Way to Silence Survivors of Domestic Violence
When Alice first came to see me, she was terrified. She was trapped in a physically abusive relationship and needed help. Her boyfriend had threatened to send naked photos of... Read More
When Georgia Smiled Guest Contributor: Beverly Gooden
Beverly Gooden is a domestic violence survivor, social activist, and creator of #WhyIStayed. Visit her website at www.beverlygooden.com and connect with her on Twitter (@bevtgooden). “We know our incident led... Read More
Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ Communities – A Call to Get Involved
Intimate partner violence is a pervasive and deadly issue that also affects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. The complexities, challenges, barriers, and unique experiences of LGBTQ... Read More
The Truth About Domestic Violence Shelters
As executive director of Laura’s House, I can say that one of our greatest challenges is overcoming the public misconception that domestic violence shelters are synonymous with the “homeless shelters”... Read More