Introducing Nancy Koerner

Again, I say that I had the opportunity to meet a host of wonderful women at the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) conference.  A few women stood out in particular.

When Nancy Koerner spoke up about being discriminated against as a woman of color, I turned to face her.  Surely, I was mistaken because the woman I saw was White.  Then again, as I have learned in Florida, often times you can't really tell what nationality a person is.

She told a story about being a minority in the country of Belize and experiencing domestic violence.  Surely, she can relate.  For us survivors, the heart of the story is the same, no matter who is telling it; but the impact may be more severe when you do not represent the majority.

Nancy R. Koerner is the author of Belize Survivor: Darker Side of Paradise. This powerful new book, an exposé of unspeakable domestic violence against a contrasting backdrop of magnificent tropical splendor, is getting rave reviews and gathering momentum as a groundbreaking literary work. As an advocate against domestic violence and a gifted motivational speaker, Ms. Koerner’s mission is to inspire other women to make the impossibly painful choices which will ultimately lead to their own redemption and autonomy, and to celebrate the unquenchable inner spark of humanity. www.belizesurvivor.com For more information, please contact inquiries@belizesurvivor.com or call 239-229-6700.

I welcome Nancy to this blog, and invite other supporters to send in their articles, rants...yell, scream...