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"We must become the change we want to see" ~~~~~~~~Mahatma Gandhi
United Women's International Network (UWIN) is a non-religious, non-denominational charitable caucus with the goal of educating about and preventing domestic violence and family abuse. In addition, UWIN promotes the adopting of healthy relationship skills to teenagers and recovering victims of domestic violence and family abuse.
Mission Statement 1. UWIN is a network of women all across the country working together to change lives and help empower women and men. We speak and give presentations to organizations and schools all over the country and soon the world about what healthy relationships are and what healthy relationships are not. We have developed educational models to help us achieve these goals.
2. UWIN's fundraising arm helps to raise funds to achieve our goals and to help small, struggling charities that are committed to prevent domestic violence and relationship abuse in need of funding.
3. UWIN's final goal is to put a life skills center in every major city where women and men who have escaped an abusive situation can learn a vocational skill so that they can attain financial independence and control over their lives.
UWIN's Executive Director founded UWIN after escaping from an 8 year abusive relationship in which all forms of abuse and violence were involved. Her strength and her courage are an inspiration to everyone, and she speaks all over the country on the topics of surviving domestic violence, the cycle of violence, understanding and identifying the power and control wheel, and MOST IMPORTANTLY about healthy relationships to teenagers, women, men, organizations, simply to anyone who will listen. UWIN's Executive Director is a highly educated technical professional and draws no salary for any of her efforts. Her goal is to make a difference in the world, and to touch and help as many people as she can.
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How this site works-- there are several individuals who monitor this site so that there is usually coverage 24/7. Only the Exec. Dir. fields e-mails and approves all content before it is put up. There are several people throughout the day, however, who repost bulletins that you may find meaningful and helpful, and, the content of this site is dynamic. The result is a robust site jam-packed with information in an easy to read format.

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In our lives as victims of violence and abuse, we need to heal and grow to move on. One way to do this is through the arts. As you can see on our myspace site we have comedians, musicians, and artists, and writers who express their feelings through their art.
We can grow and heal by NOT KEEPING SILENT about our hurt and sharing it with the world in whatever form we choose. that is what is so great about democracy, that we have power to choose self-expression.
I personally heal through writing and listening to music, this charity, being goofy, hanging with my dear friends, laughing, photography, drawing, painting, rollercoasters, and going to haunted houses...you name it! Even if I am no good at it I still do it if the mood suits me.
~UWIN Executive Director 11/23/2006

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Say what you want to say, do what you want to do because people who mind don't matter, and people who matter don't mind

~from Dr. Seuss

"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. Mark Twain"

original art from Oksana



original art from Dan Freeman


original art from Suzanne Gyseman

original artwork from Chris

original music from Petra Luna and her war on DV

original music from Evita Freaks--check out the song "Ingrate"

In Loving Memory of BRENDA GREENWOOD
In Loving Memory of MARGARITA CASILLO
In Loving Memory of LINDA ANNE REGAN
In Loving memory of SHIRLEY FAYE GUTHRIE
MELISSA PHILLIPS of Pittsburg County

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You're Not Alone

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You Are Strong

Music:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If someone loves you,
they love everything you are
Not what they want you to be
Not what you may become,
or what you may have been
Good and bad
Everything
~~from our good friend
BADGER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Movies:



N.O.W. (National Organization of Women) NOW.org 2007 annual conference in Detroit, MI. July 13-15, 2007. See UWIN blog for more details.

UWIN To Speak at the United States Navy at Camp Pendleton on March 8, 2007

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUMMIT MARCH 18-20, 2007 HYATT BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. CONTACT [email protected] FOR DETAILS.

Television:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What Is Abuse And Domestic Violence Abuse is generally committed by people who appear normal in every other domain of their lives. Abusive behavior is not about anger and frustration. It is a desire to have power and control. The abuser will often describe it as anger. It isn't.
Domestic violence is not a crime of passion. It's not bad temper. Domestic violence is a crime of possession--a sense of entitlement--thinking you own another person, that you can use any means you want.
NO MORE SILENCE=NO MORE VIOLENCE
One Love!
UWIN

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Michelle

We Need To Educate Our Women and Girls
LADIES: The above is called 'The Power and Control Wheel of Abuse'. This ugly cycle of abuse MUST CHANGE!! If you THINK you may be in an abusive or controlling relationship, or know someone who may be trapped in the cycle, the warning signs and behaviors are detailed above. In short, this is typically what happens..
- a whirlwind courtship where the man sweeps you off your feet...
- gradual isolation from your friends and family...
- a need to know where you are every minute of the day...
- verbal insults and put-dowms, which lead to...
- physical pushes, slaps or rape... or
- economical restraints... no car... no access to money...
AND AFTER they abuse, there is the 'honeymoon period'...
- they apologize profusely...
- give you gifts or take you on a trip to make you 'feel better'...
- shortly thereafter, the abuse starts all over again...
If you wish. you may email me and I will counsel you as best I can - I am a certified domestic abuse counselor, and I am also a survivor. Any communication between you any myself is held STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL - your very life may depend on that fact.
Don't keep this information to yourself. SPREAD THE WORD and SAVE A LIFE!!
Peace & Blessings,
Michele Green
STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ITS TRACKS
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Books:


The Cycle of Violence
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The Power and Control Wheel illustrates the different kinds of abuse.
CLICK HERE FOR A LARGER VERSION OF THE POWER AND CONTROL WHEEL.

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The Equality Wheel illustrates how a HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP is a balanced interplay between two adults who respect and love each other.
CLICK HERE FOR A LARGER VERSION OF THE EQUALITY WHEEL
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THE HEALING WHEELtmThis wheel was originally developed to teach parents how to properly treat and nurture their children. I have made some changes to show how we should treat and nurture ourselves. Substitute the word "children" with your name. (The adaptation of the Nurturing Wheel to the Healing Wheeltm is originally developed and adapted by UWIN all rights reserved.)
CLICK HERE FOR A LARGER VERSION OF THE HEALING WHEEL
10 SIGNS OF GOOD HEALTH
FROM Gentle Soul For Peace
~Ten Signs of Good Health~1. Persistent presence of support network
2. Chronic positive expectations; tendency to frame events in a constructive light
3. Episodic outbreaks of joyful, happy experiences
4. Sense of spiritual involvement
5. Tendency to adapt to changing conditions
6. Rapid response and recovery of stress response systems to repeated challenges
7. Increased appetite for physical activity
8. Tendency to identify and communicate feelings
9. Repeated episodes of gratitude and generosity
10. Persistent sense of humor. =)

Heroes:


You are my hero for reading this site.
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Open Air Music Festival benefiting charities against domestic violence and abuse.
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Acceptance Is Freedom And EmpowermentDon't let yourself get too caught up in what could have been,
or would have been, or should have been.
Look instead at the power and possibility of what is.
The things you see as problems
are realities that you have chosen to interpret in
a certain way.
Consider that you can view them
from a more positive and empowering perspective
any time you wish.
Many of the burdens that weigh you down
come from fighting against what has already happened.
Gracefully accept what is,
and experience the enormous sense of freedom that acceptance brings.
There is real value that exists right now in this moment,
in this situation,
in this unique set of circumstances.
Allow yourself to fully accept the reality of what is,
and you compel yourself to uncover that value.
Accept even what you cannot control, and
you'll discover more power and effectiveness in
those things you can control.
Accept responsibility for the things that influence your life,
and you'll be able to focus all that energy in a positive direction.
Accept all that is Life,
with its many twists and turns,
in whatever way it may come to you.
And you'll find real opportunities for fulfillment and joy.
~~ Ralph Marston
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Single Mothers Independently Living Everyday
Fight Against Marital Rape
This is an excellent resource for teens struggling with abuse
San Diego Domestic Violence page

My Blog

WARNING--GRUESOME PICTURES OF ABUSE--DO NOT OPEN IF YOU ARE FEINT OF HEART

On March 12, 2003, my husband (now my ex-husband) permanently mutilated my hand.  57 stitches!  The pictures are below.  The hospital refused to call the police and nothing was done, ju...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:02:00 PST

UWIN NOT CLOSING UP SHOP

Instead we are merging with Humanity healing.  We will still be UWIN but we will be much more effective.  More coverage, more help, new things, you name it.  ALl for you my friends. I r...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:19:00 PST

Techniques to Utilize in Healing from Abuse

Techniques to Utilize in Healing from Abuse In "mainstream" American society today, abuse -- emotional/mental, verbal, physical, and sexual -- has become much more talked about and much more mainstrea...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 02:23:00 PST

What is a healthy relationship?

Sometimes it feels impossible to find someone who's right for you - and who thinks you're right for him or her! So when it happens, you're usually so psyched that you don't even mind when your little ...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:18:00 PST

STOP ABUSE

Thanks to Angie for this bulletin ----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------From: AngieDate: Jul 5, 2007 4:16 PM Also in reference to Domestic Violence, it can also be someone controlling yo...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:06:00 PST

Post-Traumatic STress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Types and Treatment

..> Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Types and Treatmentan article by Patricia Murphy at UWINSTOP ABUSE NOW--UWINetowrkTraumatic experiences can produce feelings of anxiety, depre...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:00:00 PST

DV-->Help, Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention

  DV-->Help, Treatment, Intervention, and Preventionan article by STOP ABUSE NOW--UWINetworkI am afraid to seek help or to leave my partner. How can I get help safely?If you are afraid to seek he...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:27:00 PST

How useful is a restraining order or protection order against domestic violence?

How useful is a restraining order or protection order against domestic violence?A restraining order has no force behind it, in and of itself. It is just a piece of paper. The police can enforce the or...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:06:00 PST

What can I do to protect myself from domestic violence?

What can I do to protect myself from domestic violence?If you live with someone who abuses you, you need to protect yourself for the long term. If someone is stalking you, and you have a feeling that ...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:02:00 PST

Helping A Child In Need

STOP ABUSE NOW--UWINetworkposted by heather619008 on Jul 3, 2007 About a week ago, my 4 year old cousin and I were playing basketball at our local park. The weather was warm, and many other children w...
Posted by STOP ABUSE NOW -- UWINetwork on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:53:00 PST