But I Never Got a Black Eye

VOICES member, Laurel Blackstone, recently published her book: But I Never Got a Black Eye: One Woman’s Story of Domestic Violence and Other Abuses.  In it, she shares her story of survival and healing with the goal of raising awareness and offering a message of hope to fellow survivors.

Laurel first began writing in a poetry class offered through Sojourner. She then received a scholarship to take a class at Mount Mary University that explored writing as a tool for healing. Through these experiences, Laurel developed her voice, explored her own story in a deeper way and experienced the healing power of writing.   

Laurel hopes her book helps people understand that domestic violence can include so much more than physical violence and that there is hope, healing and possibility on the other side.

Congratulations on this achievement, Laurel! And thank you for all your work to support survivors.