The Long Walk Home by Nicole Stith-Evans
April 18, 2011 by Nicole Stith- Evans
Filed under D.I.V.A Mirror
“Slut, I told you not to go anywhere,” he yelled, slamming his fist against my right eye. “Where did you get any money to go to the store with anyway?” he continued as the words stung just as deep as his first blow. Ashamed, I looked around hoping there was no one outside to see [...]
If You Only Knew by Elaine Broaster-White
April 18, 2011 by Elaine Broaster-White
Filed under D.I.V.A Mommy
Did you know that almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse? Did you know that child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education? Did you know that children who experience child abuse & neglect are 59% more [...]
More Than a Conqueror by Kelly Egan
April 18, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under GOD
MORE THAN A CONQUEROR….. by Kelly Egan I am better than a life of abuse. I am wiser than I was when I lived as a victim of that abuse. I am stronger, because I not only endured, but survived the abuse. I am loved by my Creator and I am thankful he pulled [...]
The Greatest Love of All by Felicia Konan
April 18, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Mommy
Dear God, I’ve never done this before, you know, write you a letter to tell you how I feel about you and what you’ve done in my life. You’ve seen me go through so much and I never really took the time to reflect on how far I’ve come. Although I know that you know [...]
Sheila Fortson: The Glam Thrifter
April 18, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Dollars
There’s an air about Sheila Fortson that everyone seems to love. She reminds you of your sister or best friend who smiles all the time, is there when you need her, and is always dressed like a fashionable diva. And what makes her unique is her uncanny ability to find those outfits you admire for [...]
