"I grew up in a violent home." 
Lindagail Roy gives us a glimpse of the story she will share at this year's Transforming Families luncheon on October 16.
"I grew up in a violent home, where I learned to equate violence with love. I became co-dependent, addicted if you will, to my abuser. Throughout the years, shelters offered me temporary physical safety, but they didn't deal with the psychological issues that kept me trapped in that vicious cycle of violence and isolation.
DAP helped me see the incremental steps that took place in my relationship that culminated in a violent episode and always concluded with a sincere, mournful and sometimes tearful apology. Funny thing about information. Once you know something, you can never go back to not knowing it again."
The Transforming Families annual fundraising luncheon is DAP's biggest opportunity to share our story of hope with our community. Over 60% of annual contributions from individuals is raised in this one hour.
Please join over 600 other caring people for DAP's free, one-hour luncheon. There is no minimum or maximum contribution. Click here to RSVP.
For more information please email Sonia Palmer or call 612.874.7063 x217.
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An Amazing Celebration
In the early 1980's Chuck and M'Liss Switzer, along with their children, came to DAP.
While not all couples stay together after abuse, some do. This is the story of one couple who did. The Switzers will soon celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Hear a little bit about the Switzers through a brief video captured by DAP volunteers Betsy Brown and Patrick Lussenhop. View the video...
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A Day In the Life
Stacy Kennedy, DAP Board of Directors
Recently I had the chance to shadow Chanel Thomas, a DAP advocate, and it was an experience that left me in awe. As a member of DAP's Board of Directors I participate in organizational governance and development, it is not often that I get to meet the very people who benefit from DAP's services. So when the opportunity to accompany a staff member for a day came up, I accepted immediately. Read more...
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Remember My Name Project 
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), in conjunction with Ms. Magazine, started this project in 1994 to create a national registry of names to increase public awareness of domestic violence deaths.
Click here to submit a name for the Remember My Name Project.
Click to enter the The Remember and Act Virtual Memorial
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).
The intent was to connect battered women's advocates across the nation who were working to end domestic abuse. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities was conducted at the local, state and national levels. Read more...
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