by Michelle Lasley | Jul 21, 2020 | The Balancing Act
Domestic Violence crosses every intersection – race, ethnicity, income, education, employment, and more. In this post, I reflect on the 13th anniversary of the passing of my sister, Cristi Curtis. And, I offer a list of domestic violence resources.
by Michelle Lasley | Dec 10, 2009 | Family
Today, I am thinking of my late sister, Cristi Curtis. She was shot to death by her estranged boyfriend on July 19, 2007. Many things have changed since, as time ever goes on; but missing her has not. I dreamt about her for the first time in maybe a year at the...
by Michelle Lasley | Mar 8, 2009 | Family
GVSU Women’s Center has a Silent Witness Project where they honor DV victim’s with a short bio and a call to remember the victim’s name. My sister, Cristi Curtis was placed on this list. When I saw this, just a few moments ago, I felt anger and rage...
by Michelle Lasley | Feb 24, 2009 | Family
We must live in the Land of the Stupid. Every day this month, something in the paper has indicated we need to be legislated more. Apparently, according to the Oregonian, we aren’t legislated enough, and we need to be further protected from the very bad things...
