If I knew then, what I know now; it would have made all the difference

 This event provides for domestic abuse support organisations, staff, and those they support to hear first-hand accounts of survival, resilience, and faith from a panel of Black Christian women who have overcome abuse and are now using their voices to bring change. This will be an excellent learning tool for practitioners interested in the intersections of faith, beliefs and domestic abuse and how they can impact victims and survivors. 

Dionne being interviewed by host John Cheek of Flame Radio for their specialist programme 'Walking on eggshells' which discusses issues of domestic abuse in partnership with The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service.

Domestic abuse comes in many forms and is devastating physically, mentally and emotional. I want readers to know that there is hope even in the middle of abuse.  My power was found in God but I know that power can be found in many places in life. My key worker Alicia to whom this book is dedicated was a key person in helping me to find my inner power, alongside my faith. I pray that the men and women who turn these pages, find their inner power to conquer life’s crucible of flames. 

 With an impactful appearance on Shawn Attwood's acclaimed True Crime Podcast, Dionne has shared her story with a global audience, navigating a deeply emotional conversation that resonates with over 900,000 subscribers. Her presence at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest highlighted her personal experiences as a Black woman and survivor of abuse, offering firsthand insights into systemic injustices and the resilience required to confront them.
 

 Beyond public events, Dionne contributes her voice and expertise to The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service, where she leads training as part of their Church Training Course. This initiative equips faith-based organizations with the skills to identify and respond to domestic abuse, creating safer environments for vulnerable individuals.