My engagement with LifeWire began over five years ago when my son’s close friend was experiencing domestic violence within his family. My wife and I saw the destructive impact it had on this good-hearted kid and offered to take him into our home.
When we first met in our early twenties, we shared with each other, our values, dreams, and life passions. We shared stories that shaped us, including stories of domestic violence.
We both have known survivors of domestic violence all our lives. As young adults, we didn’t think domestic violence would be so prevalent around us. It certainly didn’t have space in the life we were forming together. But, time and time again, we met survivors and saw how the right resources could dramatically change the course of their lives.