"THE POWER WITHIN"

Lately I have been doing a lot of soul searching. After sitting here for day's watch Pope Francisco coming to Cuba, Washington, DC, New York and Philadelphia. I realize that I must and will continue to help other survivors. 

Many may feel our Legal System has failed us but...I will not give up helping others. As our Papal said "They will one day be held ACCOUNTABLE." I believe our God will do just that but until then, I will continue to stand strong and help my sisters and brothers survivors. 

Thank you!!

Rosaura Torres Author
"Abuse Abuse Hidden Behind the Badge by Torres, Rosaura

"BLACK DOT CAMPAIGN" - SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The black dot on the hand lets professionals 

know you're a really vulnerable domestic 

violence survivor, and that you need help but 

can't ask because your abuser is watching your 

every move. In just 24 hours, the campaign has 

reached over 6,000 people worldwide, and

has 

already helped 6 women. Please spread the 

campaign, and post a picture of your hand with 

the black dot, to show your support to all 

survivors of domestic violence.

‪#‎blackdotcampaign‬ ‪#‎speakout‬ ‪#‎someoneyouknowneedshelp‬

https://www.facebook.com/blackdotcampaign

"OUR CHILDREN"

“OUR CHILDREN”

My heart is heavy today I often questioned myself “why did my parents worry at the end of their life here on earth why were they so concerned about their children”. I would say “Don’t worry we are all adults, we will be okay.”

Now after so many years my wonderful parents going home to the Great Spirit I understand! I know my children are all adults but….I do worry.

Each and every one of us want our children to find that great person to share the rest of their life with…We want them to be loved and respected.

Pray for all the parents who watch as some of their children suffer. It breaks my heart not being able to heal there, boo boo.

God bless all my family and friends.

Rosaura Torres – Author

"Abuse Hidden Behind The Badge”

COLON CANCER - COLONOSCOPY

For some time I have putting off to have a medical procedure done out of fear of what they may find.  I remember over sixteen years ago my father became very ill and I was so concerned that I may be having the same problem. 

So let me get to the point…for all my friends and family when you arrive at that age…please I beg you to get your Colonoscopy done. 

Our GREAT SPIRIT was watching over me.  I am in good health.  Dr. Menin at Einstein Healthcare Network on  Bustleton Avenue and the entire staff and I must mentioned them by name, Bob, Karen, Terri and wonderful Marie who was so kind because I hate IV’s LOL.  Marie the intake receptionist…To all the wonderful doctor’s and staff that looked over me…Thank you a million times. 

So my friends and family…Colon Cancer affects both women and men…I pray you are blessed to find such great and caring people as I did at Einstein Healthcare Network.

May the Great Spirit bless each and every one of you!!

Rosaura Torres – Author

“Abuse Hidden Behind The Badge”

GOD PLEASE HELP US

HOW IN GOD'S NAME DOES THIS WIFE BEATER AND CHILD ABUSER GET HIRED BY ANOTHER POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN HE WAS ASKED TO RETIRED FROM THE GLASCOW, KY POLICE DEPARTMENT...WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH OUR SYSTEM...DON'T ANY OF YOU COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER!!!

So many of us beg our justice system to help us and we are ignored.  Why do many police department continue to hire abusive cops...?!!!!!!!!

We cry, you do not hear us, we beg, you do not hear us, we die and you still do not hear us.

I will not stop speaking out, I will continue to help and support my Survivors of Officer Involved Domestic Violence.

Rosaura Torres - Author

"Abuse Hidden Behind The Badge"

AMAZING SURVIVORS - OFFICER INVOLVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AMAZING SURVIVORS - OIDV

I needed to post two wonderful comments I received by two of my SISTER SURVIVORS!

There are times we Clara Colon, Nancy West, Jen Cundiff Graves, Sherrine O’Brien, Patty Oconnell and many other survivors, would rather hide away and disappear from all the negative remarks we receive because we refuse to keep silent…But….then I receive powerful comments from amazing, dynamic women!  I know many feel we are bitter but that is far from the truth…WE WANT ACCOUNTABILITY AND YES JUSTICE.  Continue to stand strong, we are shining through that horrible tunnel of darkness.

May the Great Spirit always protect each and every one of you!

Rosaura Torres Author – “Abuse Hidden Behind The Badge.”

I received this beautiful comment, I could not help but share this....Be bless my awesome family and friends.

Nancy West

September 6 at 11:22pm

Rosaura, My psych was clueless about OIDV... No matter what I told her, she was never nice to me and told me to stop "what I'm doing". She thought I was making it up and almost gave me a false diagnosis. I gave her my copy of Abuse Hidden Behind the Badge and saw her a month later, which happened to be two days after the rally at the Capitol.. You'll never guess how compassionate and understanding she was. She finally agreed to help me get the disability I need per my PTSD, and depression. On top of that I couldn't work anyway because they tell every employer to fire me and get them to stop payments on my checks, so I really needed her cooperation. Thanks to you Rosa, your bravery, and your book, I might be saved from certain homelessness. I am eternally grateful to you my beautiful sister my heroine ❤❤❤❤❤[?]

I AM TRULY BLESSED BY ALL THESE AMAZING SISTER'S....i WILL ALWAYS BE HERE TO SHOW THE LOVE I FEEL FOR EACH OF YOU!!! Thank you for this beautiful comment also Jen Cundiff-Graves!!!

Jen Cundiff-Graves You make a difference every day, even when u don't know it. You have been a blessing to many... Including myself!!
I can also appreciate Nancy's post. When I first met my psych, she made statements like "well, if what you said, happened.." I got so angry... Cried and yelled at her because if they don't believe u... Who will?! Anyway... What Nancy said about working, I know that all too well. I'm still at the job I've had ( and hatred) all these years. The stress of bosses and tenants is overwhelming some days, but I do my best. My anxiety and PTSD has taken over many times and I've found myself feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks... But I can't get any other job either around here... No one ever even calls.

We love u, Rosaura!!! You have been a friend, a sounding board, a wealth of knowledge and a very important person to so many of us in one way or another!!