In Her Own Words: Tina’s Story, Part 4
I loved to socialize and throw get-togethers at my apartment. I always tried to call all our friends and invite them for snacks and beverages. At first, Mike did not mind, but he became more irritated by them as time went on. He would sit in the room and play on the computer, completely ignoring
Read MoreIn Her Own Words: Tina’s Story, Part 3
Within six months of moving home, Mike gave me an ultimatum — move to Grand Rapids to be with him or risk losing the relationship. I foolishly chose to walk away from my family and join him in Grand Rapids. I don’t blame my parents; I moped around, picked fights, and failed to respect their
Read MoreIn Her Own Words: Tina’s Story, Part 2
I never thought of my life turning out the way it did. No one ever anticipates getting into a relationship with an abusive partner. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy to foresee the future.
Read MoreLetter to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan on Behalf of Nancy Seaman
Sandra Schwartz May 22, 2019 Attorney General Dana Nessel Conviction Integrity Unit Attn: Robyn Frankel G. Mennen Williams Bldg. – 7th Floor 525 W. Ottawa – P.O. Box 30212 Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Attorney General Nessel, I am writing this letter on behalf of my former teaching colleague and friend, Nancy Seaman. Nan-cy has been
Read MoreIn Her Own Words: Tina’s Story, Part 1
In Sept 2018, I had a choice to make. Someone was going to die – me and my son or my husband, the man I’ve known for 23 years. This is the most challenging story I will ever tell, but it needs to be out there. If I can help other survivors of intimate partner
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