What is Domestic Violence? October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. I’m sure you’re familiar with the term domestic violence, but unless you’ve experienced it first hand or have had to support someone close to you, it’s really hard to understand what this really means. I grew up in a family where this type of relationship was normal. My father was an unpredictable alcoholic and my mom did her best to try to minimize the effects of his behavior. I remember waking up in the middle of the night by the front door slam, dad arriving home l ..read more