A Mother’s Love

You often hear stories from women stating that their abusers attempted to maintain control by threatening them with their children. Some of those stories may seem far-fetched to those of you who have not lived that reality. Let me share my truth. My ex, Kent Smith, is...

#DomesticViolenceUnsilenced

My children were ages 2, 4 and 8 when I lost custody to my ex husband. I was devastated and the emptiness I felt was unimaginable. To add insult to injury, I was being stalked by a campus police officer. Also, I was under tremendous scrutiny for accusing Langston...

Own Your Story!

I grew up in Spearsville, a small town in north Louisiana. I later moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to pursue undergraduate studies and complete law school. I was so elated to accomplish my childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Within a year, I got married and later...