Yesterday, TC Galltin shared a very touching guest post here on Divas With A Purpose. Her words meant so much to me because I can see the purpose and mission of Divas With A Purpose coming to fruition. When the vision for DWP came to me, I envisioned women supporting, motivating, inspiring and pushing one another to the greatness we're all destined for in our individual talents.
I've watched the struggles that TC has had via our blogs, Twitter and Facebook. Throughout it all, she's been determined to get the story of Zaire's Place out. Zaire's Place is a safe-haven for battered women. As you read this novel, you grow with the characters, you cry for them, get angry with and for them, celebrate with them and truly became attached to them. Charlene, Aisha and Rebecca are still in the thoughts and prayers. Not the characters - but the women that they represent. One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
I announced on one of my social media forums that I would be giving away 3 copies of Zaire's Place. Not soon after I made that announcement, I was contacted by a domestic violence survivor that would like to match that giveaway. Divas With A Purpose, Incorporated will be giving away 6 digital copies of Zaire's Place!!! Two winners will be from this blog, two from Twitter and two from Facebook fans.
The person that matched our giveaway has requested to remain anonymous and I will respect their wishes. I will pass on these words:
"This book shows a very realistic view into the minds of those caught in the cycle of domestic violence. Some may find it too raw. Some may find it too explicit at times. Those are the very people who must read it through. Domestic violence is not pretty. It's not a Lifetime movie that is solved and tied up with a pretty bow within 2 hours. Domestic violence is broken bones, minds, spirits and crushed dreams. Zaire's Place reminds me of a place I went to heal, grow and blossom. The women and experiences in her book are not works of fiction. They exist in our societies and they must not be ignored. As a survivor, I thank and applaud Ms. Galltin!"
The person that matched our giveaway has requested to remain anonymous and I will respect their wishes. I will pass on these words:
"This book shows a very realistic view into the minds of those caught in the cycle of domestic violence. Some may find it too raw. Some may find it too explicit at times. Those are the very people who must read it through. Domestic violence is not pretty. It's not a Lifetime movie that is solved and tied up with a pretty bow within 2 hours. Domestic violence is broken bones, minds, spirits and crushed dreams. Zaire's Place reminds me of a place I went to heal, grow and blossom. The women and experiences in her book are not works of fiction. They exist in our societies and they must not be ignored. As a survivor, I thank and applaud Ms. Galltin!"
Someone pass TC some Kleenex because I know she's over there boo-hoo'ing as she reads this :-)
Time for the rules and to get on with this great giveaway! We will be assisting TC with her Domestic Violence Project: Your Thoughts in Six Words. She's compiling 6 word "essays" on domestic violence. You don't have to be a victim to participate.
My contribution is: Friends don't just ignore it - REACT!
For my blog readers: Please leave a comment with your contribution to TC's Domestic Violence Project. Two winners will be selected from the comments below.
For my Facebook fans: There will be a post highlighting this contest. You can leave your 6 word essay as a comment there. See the actual post for specific details.
For my @Divatude Twitter followers: Tweet your six word essay "Your six words go here, please" #ZairesPlace You have to use the hash tag for tracking purposes.
Giving away 2 copies of @tcgalltin 's Zaire's Place on Twitter Tweet 6 word essay on domestic violence with hash tag #zairesplace to enter
— Michelle Garrett (@Divatude) March 28, 2012
If you've previously submitted an essay to TC, you are eligible to enter this contest.
This contest will run through midnight EST, Tuesday, April 3rd. The winners and a recap of all entries will be posted on Wednesday, April 4th.
Blessings Divas! Get those creative juices flowing :)
~Michelle
