Standing Strong Alongside WFWP in the Fight Against Domestic Violence
Editor’s note: The article was originally written for WFWP’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Book and shared in the newsletter to highlight this important milestone. This beautiful book is full of stories, history, and photos spanning 30 years of WFWP's impact and work across the world. Click here to preorder the book.
Thank you so very much for this great opportunity to share my story with you. My name is Luvenia Cone, and I am a member of WFWP and I am sharing my most exciting and joy filled day standing strong alongside WFWP in the fight against Domestic Violence. I am a survivor of intimate partner abuse. I was nearly killed by my abuser but by the loving grace of God I survived. At that moment I decided that if God would let me live I promised to ensure that other survivors would have help finding necessary resources to get them back on their feet. I went in person to meet with other organizations that work with survivors of domestic violence to see how we may work together. I collected brochures from each one of them to have on hand. When I started doing events for health fairs and churches. I was invited to a presentation by a very close friend that was being held at WFWP Los Angeles Chapter in the beautiful city of Pasadena. Once there, I fell in love with all of the people I met that day from many different countries. I participated in the crossing of the Bridge of Peace ceremony on several occasions. By feeling the love of others there at the ceremony it made me want to do more to be a part of such a caring organization. That is when I came up with the idea to do my presentation during the month of October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
My proudest moment was when Emma Reed from WFWP Los Angeles said I could share my knowledge of the how and why Domestic Violence exists.
Following my presentation was a Q&A session with lots of questions which I was very happy to answer. This let me know that people were interested in what I was speaking about. In the future I plan one day to make it to the panel regarding domestic violence located at the UN Summit. Yes, it's on my bucket list of things I must accomplish during my time here on Earth.
WFWP is a fabulous source of knowledge in the way they are connected to one another through God's love—like one big beautiful family. I love how they are helping to build schools, bring clean water to remote locations and showing people how to build safer ways to cook in their homes in different countries around the world. I am so happy that I was invited into the family to be a part of something that truly stands out in the world showing everyone that love and peace can be shared throughout the masses without pain and violence. My friends and I have brought books to be shipped to the schools in Africa. Whatever we can do we will do to help WFWP succeed in their endeavors to help people around the world. Keeping peace in the forefront is what really needs to be done. That's why WFWP is so important during these times of pandemic and violent crime sprees. We must stand together to bring world peace through the word of God who strengthens us.
Thank you WFWP for the opportunity to share my knowledge with the members and friends of this great organization.
Peace be with you all. After all, knowledge is power, always stay ready for the preparation of peace, aim high to reach the stars. Never let anyone take your joy because God is on your side and if He is for you then who can stand against you.
I am wishing you peace, joy and happiness.
Respectfully yours,
Luvenia Cone
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