<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Battered Not Broken, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic Abuse 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, providing education, support, empowerment and resources.]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.batterednotbroken.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping Out of Comfort into Calling (Series)                                Part 1 - Finding Strength in Embracing Change    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping out of comfort into calling: Embrace change, find strength in new beginnings, and trust your journey toward self-discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/stepping-out-of-comfort-into-calling-part-1-embracing-the-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664a557a9261c18aaa1fa86a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 20:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_b8277b49ccb74b1caa8f5b8843ba7b50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_726,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Weight of Words: The Power of Our Stories During Victims’ Rights Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we honor National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, starting this Sunday, the image of Lady Justice—a figure that has stood as an emblem of...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/the-weight-of-words-the-power-of-our-stories-during-victims-rights-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6622a756091fd21047297c0c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:40:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_cef8b62cae494c2dbe92fd5c70f83c40~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adele’s Voice and Chasing Pavements: A Story of Unpacking and Evolving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Songs have a magical way of transporting us back in time, stirring up the deepest of emotions—both joy and sorrow. Today, I heard a song...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/adele-s-voice-and-chasing-pavements-a-story-of-unpacking-and-evolving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6620511f313620e7c24aa0e9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_ac6e76b11c8a4b159a34c1105df0c2bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courage and Crossroads: Embracing Change and Letting Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[ ...but there is really only one reason to go...because you want to go; because wanting to leave is enough "]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/courage-and-crossroads-embracing-change-and-letting-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b7fa4db7a3f4f5ca0985f1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:22:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_af18325d5c8c429c82d937a59e9111f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson &amp; Seneca Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections of Strength: Lessons in Resilience and Rebuilding]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I sat listening to my daughter, the COO of our non-profit organization, Battered Not Broken, I was moved to tears. 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Please join me in...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/a-momentous-announcement-from-battered-not-broken</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657209aadc2046b6f8a0dfd1</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:38:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_4e80bc5c64e641459baed28eec46e2be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Tuesday: Empower &#38; Ignite Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Community, Following the bustling energy of Cyber Monday, today marks a significant shift in focus with Giving Tuesday, a global...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/giving-tuesday-empower-ignite-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6566725422e9a0514ff6c85a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_1cfcead29811454e85d9465c5454e7dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_938,h_388,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Domestic Violence Awareness Month 4-Week Themed Support Group - Join us for Healing &#38; Empowerment! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide but is often hidden behind closed doors, taking on any...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/h-e-a-l-domestic-violence-awareness-month-join-our-support-group-for-healing-and-empowerment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6519f0752f0fb58aa5d586cd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:46:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_420ce89c34d440e3a0b9b1e7c5ff4aac~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Trauma, Battered Women, and My Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imposter syndrome.  It's not something that a lot of people talk about, but it's a real phenomenon; it's an unspoken demon that often...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/unmasking-imposter-syndrome-trauma-battered-women-and-my-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6508e630d76da6ea490cb521</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_97a3179094ad4ece8d06693c46fed0d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Tuesday: Your Day to Make an Impact  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women often experience domestic abuse or violence on or around major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and even...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/giving-tuesday-your-day-to-make-an-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6386524c75026e5d79957bec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_70026c4f91f142b2a661e170c1910279~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_695,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unread Letter...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing is cathartic, it often relieves the pressure of the things in our heads and hearts weighing us down.  A  letter written to...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/the-unread-letter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62bb3d24bb287236ffdb18d8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_ee7d776de80141abae808a3a5c49bfb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Day I've Dreaded Finally Came...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day I've been dreading for nearly six years finally came- my ex/abuser was released from prison on July 30, 2021.  Words can't...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/domestic-violence-abusers-released-from-prision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">611db9173c917d00165d7a3e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:41:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/bEivKdf1-F0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does an "Apology" Letter From a Narcissist Look Like? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[***Possible Trigger Warning*** There are numerous correctional institutions and programs where perpetrators are asked to write letters of...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/what-an-does-and-apology-from-a-narcissist-look-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60178bf7f72b5c00172510e5</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:41:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_63e95d485d6b43299e49bee36d0bc80b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Women's Support Group: H.E.A.L from your Couch! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[COVID-19 Changed Everything Covid 19 has changed everyone's lives; it's modified the way we shop, the way we work, how we interact, and...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/virtual-women-s-support-group-h-e-a-l-from-your-couch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6021c06b37bded0017dab17e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_31bec4e51cf04bec9f4e368247daa25d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_811,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Uncomfortable Could Be a Sign... ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always say "When God wants us to move, He makes us uncomfortable", and in the midst of the move...we also grow.  Oftentimes, we are...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/being-uncomfortable-could-be-a-sign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600cb758dd303f00175663ab</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_05d68e841d484a2bb704c445c2098056~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What My Women's Group Taught Me About God's Scheduled Delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year I formed a free women's support group. The group was intended to be an open and relaxed forum to discuss whatever is on a woma]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/2019/05/07/what-my-womens-group-taught-me-about-gods-scheduled-delays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6c1881b5ff3400179dc23a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 16:01:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_23784d3e8ab04024afc8800a20daeedd~mv2_d_2016_1512_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Donate While Shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[AmazonSmile &#38; Kroger Community Rewards- two great ways to donate to Battered Not Broken, without costing you a penny! 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Our Women's Group: 'H.E.A.L' Begins Next Month!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a long time coming! Last year we targeted to launch, H.E.A.L. a women's support group. However, life got in the way; I...]]></description><link>https://www.batterednotbroken.org/single-post/2018/09/18/let-the-healing-begin-our-first-heal-womens-group-starts-next-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6c1881b5ff3400179dc23d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:21:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a32fcf_770b76ecd6fd45f3896ffaf9dc23a201~mv2_d_1728_2304_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marica Phipps Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Wakes us Up!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you knew your loved one wasn’t going to wake up tomorrow… how would you treat them today? 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