By

Michele L. Tune

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Because of everyone’s sincere compassion, giving hearts (and the respect everyone has for Naomi Dunford), the woman and her son who she asked us to help has received more than Naomi ever imagined possible when she wrote that first post.

Here’s a sneak peek of Naomi’s update:

We raised THOUSANDS of dollars for the woman leaving her lout of a husband. Like, a lot of thousands. There are two donations I want to mention in particular.

You can read Naomi’s entire update here.

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This post relays an urgent message. Please read all the way through and go to Naomi’s blog to help save two lives…

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a survivor of domestic violence. I’ve written about it, blogged about it, and since I made it out, I always do what I can to make a difference. The majority of the time what I do to help is behind the scenes. I think giving and helping feels the best that way because it’s not done for show, but because we care. As a survivor of domestic violence, I know all too well what it’s like to feel like there’s no way out; like there’s no money to get out of town; like death at the hands of the abuser is the only option.

Naomi Dunford has asked us to help a woman and her son get out alive. This woman is being stalked and there’s no time to waste. Not only are those two lives worth our help, it’s Christmas and giving is what the holiday is all about. Instead of buying yourself that new CD or eating out today, why not make a difference in two lives? Give as much or as little as you can. Save two lives.

Help them now.

By

Michele L. Tune

It’s a good thing it’s not a necessity for me to be outside–I’m wilting! I’m a wimp, I guess. Since I’ve been indoors a lot, I’ve been getting a lot of writing done. I’m happy about that.

I stumbled across this website: undiscoveredwriter.net here while back and honestly forgot about it. Donna Boyette is compiling anthologies, so there are writing opportunities for the ambitious. I’m working on a story that might work for this market.

If you’re interested, guidelines are here.

I’m always up for a new market, aren’t you?

I haven’t had much time for reading lately but I’ve been writing a lot so at least I’m doing something productive.

I was talking to a lady today and she said her daughter is recuperating from domestic violence. She got out before it was too late. She walked away. She’s lucky. Some women/men don’t get out in enough time, they’re carried out in a body bag. I know because I am a survivor of domestic violence.

This lady was so glad I’m writing about the darkness I’ve come through. She said there is such a need for the survivors to be able to hear/read inspirational stories of someone like me who walked away and lived to tell about it.

Writing about our pain is healing to our mind, body, and soul. They all work together, you know?

The first book I’m writing is about how I’ve lost over 100 pounds, about my journey with obesity and illness. But in time, I will somehow publish a book about the domestic violence. Until then, I’ll be a shining inspiration for the precious souls who are still bound by those controlling them.

I’ll inspire by writing the cyber highway!