Tag Archives: dv

The Toll Of Violence

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Lisette d. Johnson

I survived being shot by my husband. I survived his suicide. I survived my grief and navigating my children through their grief journeys. I survived burying the beliefs of who I trusted him to be as I faced the undeniable … Continue reading →

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The Day I Chose Life

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Lisette d. Johnson

Three years ago I met Lisa Dowers on set filming Finding Jenn’s Voice, a documentary about intimate partner homicide. Lisa is a domestic violence survivor and life coach and our guest blogger today. She generously shares how transforming a mindset … Continue reading →

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The Fantasy

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Lisette d. Johnson

I am having a coffee in a corner cafe in DC while my teenagers sleep in. I notice a father gently sweep his toddler into his arms and kiss the top of her head, then replace her little feet onto … Continue reading →

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Finding Jenn’s Voice: Ave Maria

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Lisette d. Johnson

As Tracy Schott-Wagner prepares to enter the final cut of the documentary in film festivals, she is adding an epilogue, the rest of our story. Each of us has chosen a path to reach back in to help others find … Continue reading →

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Finding Jenn’s Voice: Debra’s Story

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Lisette d. Johnson

The final writing and editing are taking place on the Finding Jenn’s Voice as this publishes. The documentary is about Jenn Snyder, a 27 year old vet tech who fell in love with, became pregnant, and was killed by a … Continue reading →

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