When I decided to develop S.T.E.P., the first thing I did was tell my sister circle. They immediately surrounded me with love and support and helped me to brainstorm ideas. When I was in the process of preparing for my first Vision Board Workshop, they were at my kitchen table helping me set up the magazines and favors. But it could have gone the other way. Some women are isolated and alone, without anyone to turn to for support. Some women are not in a healthy relationship

Empowerment is defined as becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling your life and claiming your rights. Yes, you read that correctly! Claiming your rights! You have a RIGHT to receive love that is free from emotional and physical pain. You have a RIGHT to ask and receive those things which will grow you personally, spiritually, and professionally. You have a RIGHT to stand strong in your values and beliefs. If we have all of these rights, why do we as w

“As it turns out, I’m a very typical domestic abuse victim … Why did I stay? The answer is easy. I didn’t know he was abusing me. Even though he held those loaded guns to my head, pushed me downstairs, threatened to kill our dog, pulled the key out of the car ignition as I drove down the highway, poured coffee grinds on my head as I dressed for a job interview, I never once thought of myself as a battered wife. Instead, I was a very strong woman in love with a deeply troubled