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Opinion piece: This is something that has not been discussed enough. I wish that the world was united and peaceful and the true goal was to be truthful and lend a hand to everyone and anyone. What it seems like is anything but peaceful out in the cold, cruel world. I know what it’s like I’m the product of in-home violence which people usually call Domestic Violence. Saying in-home violence makes it all the scarier to me. Read on. It isn’t pretty.

Amber Heard is eternally in debt.(@WhistleWhileYouTwerkPodcast/Instagram) Amber Heard lost the case, and she has NO money to pay Johnny. People around the country followed the lawsuit, “Depp [sued] for $50 million after Heard wrote an article claiming she was a victim of domestic violence where Depp was the abuser. Heard [counter sued] for $100 million,” from a NewsBreak article titled Developments in Johnny Depp’s Defamation Lawsuit.

Over three million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year, and that includes men as well as women. Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. One-third of women and one-fourth of men will have experienced some sort of interpersonal violence.

(Eirik Solheim / Unsplash) (Douglas County, Colo.) Residents of Douglas County donated hundreds of old communication devices to the Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker Police Departments in April, helping mark Crime Victims Awareness Week and helping crime victims across the U.S.

The media and the government focus the most on female victims of domestic violence, despite almost equal amounts of abuse occurring against men by women. Women commit violent acts against men daily without making the news. They humiliate them and threaten their safety and the safety of their children.

Johnny Depp's fate weighs in the balances of a Virginia courtroom.(GwenGoat/iStock) Three weeks have passed since Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard began. Depp is suing for $50 million after Heard wrote an article claiming she was a victim of domestic violence where Depp was the abuser. Heard is countersuing for $100 million.

**This article is based on nonfiction by actual events that were shared with me by my friend; used with permission. My friend and I were neighbors and over the years she and I grew into close friends. We enjoyed each other's company and many of the same things. One afternoon I saw her sitting out on her balcony and she looked really sad so I grabbed a pitcher of iced tea and two glasses and went to join her.

* Information reported by MSN.com was used as a source for this report *. A vehemently violent relationship had reached its pinnacle leaving the victim desperately fleeing for her life and the life of her unborn child.

Janet Jones Luxford(Photo: Doe Network) In 2001, 40-year-old Janet Jones Luxford disappeared. She was not reported missing until over a year later when her daughter filed a report with the Napa Police Department in California on September 22, 2002.

A handgun sits amidst ammunition.Thomas Def on Unsplash. (Denver, Colo.) A full-time investigator for the Denver District Attorney’s Office reviews handfuls of domestic abuse filings each day. Then, the investigator scours social media and studies provided statements, video footage and other evidence of possible firearms or ammunition at the suspect’s home.

The Charlotte Hornets had support in New Orleans on Friday, when they pulled out a 142-120 win over the Pelicans(Charlotte Hornets/Twitter) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Happy Monday, Charlotte! It is March 14, and that means it's Pi Day! The Roundup shares a few pastry producers in the Queen City trading in tarts for $3.14. In other news, it has been over four months since refugees fleeing Afghanistan arrived in Charlotte, but local advocates are having difficulty finding places for them to stay.

Currently, there are 31 out of 39 counties in the state of Washington that allow text to 911 services. Anyone in these 31 counties can text their emergency to 911. Counties that don’t currently have Text to 911 are considering upgrading their systems to implement services to their counties.

Actress Evan Rachel Wood has put her private romantic relationship with Brian Warner who goes by the stage name of Marilyn Manson on blast in the explosive documentary Phoenix Rising. This documentary was filmed in two parts. Part I: Don’t Fall debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. The documentary will appear in its entirety on HBO later this year.

Hey, ya’ll… it’s me again… the lady who finally started telling her story. Let me start this newest one by explaining the physical aftermath of domestic violence. Let me tell you about my inability to walk today… my pain. Most of my walking issues have to do with the weather and how cold it is. It’s kind of the same with someone who has prior broken bones. This is something I’ve had to live with for three years now. It’s my secret that I refuse to keep a secret anymore. This is my day of dealing with not being able to walk… my day of 15 puncture wounds and a brain injury that keeps reminding me. It’s just another day… one I’m still struggling through. It’s something I need to learn how to live with.

The editorials that I’ve written lately have focused on my experience with mental illness… my perception and my daily life. What I haven’t focused on is the struggle my husband has to endure living with those issues. One thing I didn’t tell you is that my husband is a crack addict in recovery. He’s been sober since the day we met and that makes me so proud. My editorials haven’t covered addiction… and they should have. You see… not only is my husband an addict, he also suffers from depression. He’s the sober one… the one who kicked his habit without looking back. It amazes me how he tackles the urges without breaking. The urges don’t happen very often… mainly during extremely stressful times. Hearing him tell his story is eye-opening.

Everyone has a story to tell and memories that trigger how each of our stories evolve. Some of us stroll through life every day in “guard” mode… always looking over our shoulders. We all process trauma in different ways. Based on my personal experiences, I made the choice to go into seclusion. My mental illness is treated through music, art and literary therapies. Seeking out professional services is the smartest way to deal with PTSD… my brain hasn’t hit that point yet. So, here’s a stroll through my PTSD lifestyle - while trying to maintain some sanity.