Affordable Self Defense Options

Today, it is nearly impossible not to worry about your personal safety or think about self defense options at some point. Everyone should carry a self defense device in order to protect themselves in case of an attack. Unfortunately, it is likely that you will fall victim to an attack at some point in your [...]

Mace Pepper Spray. One In Every Six Women Is Assaulted In Her Lifetime

One in every six women is sexually assaulted in her lifetime—that’s 17% of the female population. According to the CDC, in this past year alone, 300,000 women reported having been raped, and it is estimated that those reports represent less than 40% of actual rapes. The bottom line is: You need to protect yourself. Mace [...]

Women’S Self Defense 101

Women’s Self Defense 101 There has been a great deal written about the topic of self defense and how it pertains to women. There is also a great deal of debate and misconception around what constitutes “Self Defense”. True self defense is much more than just personal protection and learning a set of techniques [...]

Violence Begins at Home?

Most of you reading this statement, ‘violence begins at home’, would be shocked. But this is one unbelievable fact. No matter how hard you try to overlook this statement, it will still remain the forbidden truth. Whether you accept it or not that solely depends on your opinion. In each and every abusive household, [...]

How To Get Out of an Abusive Relationship

“Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune” -William James There are many ways to leave an abusive relationship. Telling yourself the truth and being honest with yourself about your relationship is the first step to begin the process. Get very clear on the [...]

DVD Q&A

Poll: Do you ever listen to the DVD commentary for movies? I usually do when it’s a film I love. The commentaries for Zodiac and Psycho are brilliant. Yes i do! I love listen to it, it’s interesting. i did for tropic thunder i want to do it for the bleak knight, but its [...]

Being a Woman Makes You an Instant Target

The statistics I’ve seen lately are astounding against women. Nearly 231,000 rapes are reported each year. A woman is raped nearly every 90 seconds, so just think that as you read this article, some woman somewhere is being raped. A violent crime occurs every 30 seconds and nearly 80% of women will experience some [...]

Preventing Sexual Assault

Recently there was a very violent abduction/sexual assault in our city. While this is not surprising in a major city anywhere in North America, it is however sad that we rarely think twice about the impact this type of crime has on the victim and society after the headlines fade. Before I start let [...]