Kelli Johnson

Intimate partner violence is not always loud. It does not always leave a visible injury, prompt a police call, or look the way many people expect. Sometimes it shows up as a partner tracking every purchase, threatening to ruin someone’s reputation, controlling medications, isolating them from family, or making them feel too afraid to make everyday choices. October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month, a time to name the harm, support survivors, and remind communities that abuse can be...

The Mama Bear's Zen workshop titled "Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This" offered a powerful space to explore the complex layers of motherhood, trauma, and healing.

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, consider viewing sexual assault and violence from a fresh perspective. Reflect on how you would feel if such actions affected you or someone close to you, like your mother, daughter, wife, or friend.