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18 10, 2018

The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Three:

By |2018-10-18T09:00:12-04:00October 18th, 2018|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , , , |1 Comment

Understanding and Annihilating the Beast I have made it my ongoing--and fervent--mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community.  This is Part One of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse.      This particular dysfunctional and destructive cycle of [...]

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6 10, 2018

The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Two:

By |2018-10-06T08:30:36-04:00October 6th, 2018|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , |0 Comments

                   The Power of the Purple!   I’ve made it my ongoing--and fervent--mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community.  This is Part Two of the ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse.  [...]

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1 07, 2018

The IPV/A Chronicles, Part One

By |2018-07-01T05:08:15-04:00July 1st, 2018|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: |2 Comments

I have made it my ongoing--and fervent--mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community.  This is Part One of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse.       So…just what is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A)?      Well, it ain’t some exotic sounding acronym.  It’s [...]

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28 10, 2017

Tancredo Buff: Shining the Light on IPV/A

By |2017-10-28T08:07:41-04:00October 28th, 2017|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , |0 Comments

     Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DWAM).  It evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).  In recognition of DVAM, Wyattevans.com has been presenting a very special series of articles and features throughout this month.       Within the LGBTQ community, domestic violence and abuse is referred to as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A).  This atrocious cycle of behavior is [...]

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18 10, 2017

The Hushed Whispers of IPV/A

By |2017-10-18T07:55:26-04:00October 18th, 2017|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , |0 Comments

     Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is a serious, potentially life-threatening—but preventable--public health problem that impacts millions of Americans. Specifically, IPV/A describes the physical, sexual, emotional and/or psychological harm perpetrated by a current or former partner or spouse who is LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning).       This type of violence also can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples, and does not require sexual intimacy. [...]

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2 10, 2017

The “FRENZY!” of IPV/A 

By |2017-10-02T14:55:09-04:00October 2nd, 2017|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , |0 Comments

     Just what does the (possibly) a little odd, a tad exotic acronym “IPV/A” stand for?       Well, it refers to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, which is generally known as domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the LGBTQ community.  Sadly and unfortunately, this demeaning and horrendous cycle of behavior is an ongoing serious societal issue.   And more prevalent than was once believed.           As a journalist, I've extensively researched and reported on [...]

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28 09, 2017

Peeling Back the Curtain On IPV/A

By |2017-09-28T08:00:07-04:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: blog, ipva, news|Tags: , |0 Comments

       IPV/A, the acronym for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, is generally referred to as domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the LGBTQ community.  Sadly and unfortunately, this horrific behavior continues to be a critical issue.        What makes matters worse is that stigma is a driving force that keeps this demeaning and demoralizing cycle of abuse “swept under the rug.” It’s the “elephant in the room.”  This leads to IPV/A [...]

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6 12, 2016

Making a “Great Escape” from an Abusive Relationship

By |2020-10-14T22:13:08-04:00December 6th, 2016|Categories: blog, ipva, news|Tags: |1 Comment

     I have ab-so-lute-ly outstanding news to share!  The Advocate, the premier—and Number One--international on-line and print LGBTQ media outlet, has just published my commentary on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A).       In this important piece, I discuss my very own personal experience with IPV/A-- and how it has impacted me.  Additionally, I reveal why—as both a journalist and author—I’ve made this [...]

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19 10, 2016

Louder Than The Silence!

By |2016-10-19T16:19:29-04:00October 19th, 2016|Categories: blog, ipva, news|Tags: , , |0 Comments

      WESURVIVEABUSE.COM, the well-respected and go-to-it domestic violence and abuse online resource, has honored Yours Truly by featuring my brand new novel, “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—FRENZY!”  The overarching theme of “FRENZY!” is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A),which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ Community.  IPV/A--demoralizing and potentially life-threatening behavior--significantly impacts the LGBTQ Community.         Tonya GJ Prince is [...]

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18 10, 2016

Teens & IPV/A

By |2016-10-18T10:00:56-04:00October 18th, 2016|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , |0 Comments

     Recently, I was contacted by Ms. Katie Fitzpatrick, features editor of the  Torch, the official site of the Glenbrook North High School student-run newspaper, located in Northbrook, Illinois.  Ms. Fitzpatrick had read my Advocate Op-Ed entitled, “Making a Great Escape from an Abusive Relationship,” and wanted to interview me for an article she was co-writing on teens in abusive relationships.  (To [...]

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17 10, 2016

Black & Blue (Is That You?)

By |2016-10-17T10:00:49-04:00October 17th, 2016|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

     Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A, is no joke.  Known as domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community, IPV/A is a demoralizing, stigmatizing and potentially life-threatening cycle of behavior.       And IPV/A is more prevalent than once was believed: one in four LGBTQ relationships/partnerships is abusive in some way.  A recently-released study bears this out.  Soon, I’ll discuss the [...]

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3 08, 2016

Broken Bones, Broken Dreams—An Update

By |2016-08-03T12:32:09-04:00August 3rd, 2016|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Cover photo by Don Gillard     Towering over me and yelling at the top of his lungs, Antonio, my 6’4”, 280 pound muscled life partner, had me pinned against the wall--his huge, clammy left hand now grasping my neck!  I couldn’t move.                                              All the while, the following thoughts flashed in my head:   “This can’t be happening!  How can the man who’s repeatedly [...]

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