I was saddened at learning of what is called by the media, "Santa Claus Massacre", where 9 lives were lost and many others damaged forever because a man was angry at his ex-wife and her family. He was angered and felt justified to take their dreams, hopes for the future away because he was not able to control those people around him.
People like him - that is why we do what we do - why we take the stand that, "Victims should be empowered and Abusers held accountable.
This year has been incredible for Fix The Hurt and Domestic Violence The Musical. We have had the opportunity to bring the awareness and prevention message to about 3,500 people. If half of our audience were women, say, 1750 and one-third of those women are 
victims, then statistically 583 of our audience are, or will be victims. That number is not acceptable, not in this woman's mind or heart. We will continue to work to end domestic abuse in all forms. We will continue to talk about healthy relationships, to encourage all victims to say STOP and to hold abusers accountable. We will do this for all Lisa's, Julie's, Jennifer's and Bob's. We remember you, we love you.
victims, then statistically 583 of our audience are, or will be victims. That number is not acceptable, not in this woman's mind or heart. We will continue to work to end domestic abuse in all forms. We will continue to talk about healthy relationships, to encourage all victims to say STOP and to hold abusers accountable. We will do this for all Lisa's, Julie's, Jennifer's and Bob's. We remember you, we love you. We wish all a very Happy New Year.
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