Lisa Williams

“Bottom line is, we all want to be loved and we don’t want to think we made a bad choice.  We sometimes wind up in the cycle of, ‘If I do this, then this will get better.’” 

Meet Lisa Williams, a GO PURPLE Ambassador for Purple Ribbon Council, and a huge supporter of prevention education and promoter of domestic violence awareness.  Her struggle with a violent husband and her journey to finding freedom from the confines of an abusive situation, has led her to our prevention work.  Lisa’s ambition, intelligence, and love for her children have taken she and her family on a path away from domestic abuse and into a better life.  Click below to read further about all that she is doing to help move the mission of Purple Ribbon Council.

Laura Horsely

“Our focus is the people”

 Laura Horsely, first executive director of the women and men’s shelter Eve’s Place, is giving many suffering families something to smile about.  Her mission has been to give domestic violence survivors the best possibilities to begin their new lives and have a fresh start!  Speaking with Laura was a real pleasure not only because she is involved with such an inspiring program, but also because her main focus and concern is the victims she caters to.  Laura cares for the people and her own journey of survival has inspired her enormous generosity and the hard work she put into Eve’s Place.  Please read further to get Laura’s full story.

JD Smith

“This is music with a cause and I hope that everyone will come and be a part of it.”

Welcome to the world of singer, songwriter, guitarist, and all around artist, J.D. Smith, from Athens, Georgia.  J.D.’s musical talent and drive for success is not only an innate ability but has also served as a channel for her survival.  The inspiration behind her cause and her musical message is derived from her own very emotional, yet moving experience with domestic violence.  Her struggle to free herself, along with her two children from an abusive husband actually turned into some remarkable works of art that speak to many people about the trials of an abusive relationship.  Read further to see the full account of J.D.’s story.

Lois Sexton

“I want to do something to help because there has to be a reason that I went through everything.”

Lois is here to teach us a little something about who we are. Not only is she a loving mother and active community member in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, but she is also an inspirational educator. Lois has made it her mission to provide awareness and education to the local high school in her town about her own personal experience with domestic violence.  If you would like to get to know Lois a little more, click here now to see her full length story.

Tags: abuse, awareness, domestic violence, education, high school, story, violence

Brenda Clubine

“Everyone’s voice needs to be heard because without these stories there is no hope and with no hope there is no beginning.” 

I introduce to you, Brenda Clubine.  She is a true inspiration as Executive Director for the legislative advocacy for domestic violence incarcerated survivors titled, Every Nine Seconds.  In addition, she is also a domestic violence survivor and Brenda’s painful story of abuse lead to opportunities and positive changes for herself and many, many women who share in her story.  Brenda’s program was born from her experiences with abuse and the future looks brighter for those who are touched by her education within Every Nine Seconds.  Please read further to see Brenda’s full-length story.