Being stripped of all your possessions and facing the risk losing your children is perhaps the most hopeless situation I could imagine. But women and men who choose life over everything else and gain the courage to leave an abusive relationship, could easily find themselves feeling hopeless.

There is HOPE when you realize you are in a situation you don’t deserve.
There is HOPE when you call a friend, a relative, a domestic violence organization.
There is HOPE when you start to live the quality of life you deserve.

This year, give a little hope.

It costs nothing to listen, educate yourself so you can educate your friend. Shelters operate on shoestring budgets allowing your financial contributions to truly make a difference. OR, if you are like me, thrifty is as thrifty does. Although I watch what I buy and try to get the best deal, there are times when I do have something I do not need. Sometimes I find such unbelievable deals that my BUY instinct reacts faster then the NEED instinct.

Check with your local shelter to see what is on its wish list.

Our local shelter has simple things listed that everyone can contribute: www.wtcskansas.org

Increase awareness in domestic violence against men. Please join me in celebrating ALLAN’S DAY — December 31 on Facebook.

Let’s work together so everyone can have a Happy New Year.