Ending Abuse: Linda Newton's Big Challenge
Linda Newton, a Lilburn resident and community activist, is taking on a new role to do more to end domestic violence.
Linda Newton doesn't know abuse like the women she's helping, and the women she wants to help. Maybe she's seen pictures, heard stories, met survivors. But, she doesn't have a personal story. Truthfully, though, it does not matter. Newton knows this: That it's awareness and a giving, open heart that makes all the difference for women dealing with domestic violence. "I'm very grateful that I have not experienced the kind of things these women are going through, but I've seen it, and you don't forget," she said, "especially since it isn't only the women, it's the children. And, it repeats from generation to generation. "So, our only hope to actually stop domestic violence is to help these women help their children get out of it, so they can …
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Susan
10:33 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
What a wonderful cause that Linda has been putting so much time and energy in for so long. And she is making such a difference for so many women and children. more ›