Florida is making changes to domestic violence lawsâbut are they enough? A breakdown of HB 277, HB 729, and HB 269, what they actually do, and whatâs still missing when it comes to coercive control, enforcement, and prevention.
Florida Domestic Violence Laws 2026: Whatâs Changingâand Whatâs Still Missing Read More »
Riddler Has Waited 200+ Days Two hundred days. Thatâs how long Riddler has been waitingâpatiently, sweetly, and without losing that sparkle in his eyesâfor his forever family to find him. Meet Riddler Riddler is a 5-year-old mixed-breed sweetheart weighing just over 50 pounds. Heâs neutered, healthy, and ready for adoption through Manatee County Animal Welfare.
đŸ Riddlerâs 200+ Days: Letâs Help Him Find Home Read More »
Clear the Shelters Month Feature If youâre looking for the full package in a four-legged friend, meet Bonnieâour six-year-old superstar with a rĂ©sumĂ© that puts most dating profiles to shame. Bonnie is the kind of dog who makes you wonder why sheâs still waiting for a home. Sheâs sharp as a tack, gorgeous inside and
Meet Bonnie: Brains, Beauty, and Your New Best Friend Read More »
Missed Part One? Start with: When the Abuser Cries Victim: The Dangerous Game That Puts Real Survivors at Risk This blog examines how false victimhood is used to manipulate systemsâand the harm it causes real survivors. When Isolated Incidents Arenât Enough Todayâs DV system often responds to snapshotsâa bruise, a 911 callâbut misses what unfolds
This August, the For the Love of Dogs team is highlighting some incredible dogs who need just a little extraâextra patience, extra space, extra love, and maybe a few extra tennis balls or pool daysâto thrive. Some of these faces, like Bonnie, Murray, Charlie, and Riddler may already be familiar from past blog features. Others
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Not everyone who cries âvictimâ is one. This piece exposes how performative abuse claims silence real survivorsâand what we need to change.
When the Abuser Cries Victim: The Dangerous Game That Puts Real Survivors at Risk Read More »
I didnât book this shoot for anyone elseâI did it for me. Bold. Bare. Beautiful. This is what it looks like when a woman stops waiting for permission and starts celebrating herself on her own terms. Hereâs why I said yes, even when life got messyâand why you should too.
I Didnât Wait for a Reason. I Just Wanted to Celebrate Me. Read More »
About This Series: Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse, and the Urgent Need for Change in Florida This post is part of an ongoing advocacy and education series focused on coercive control, emotional abuse, and the need for stronger legal protections for survivors in Florida. Each piece is grounded in data, survivor-informed perspectives, and policy research designed
Letâs get honest: Floridaâs legal protections for survivors of domestic violence havenât caught up with the reality of modern abuse. Not just physical abuseâbut emotional, psychological, and financial harm. The kind that leaves no bruises, but wounds you all the same. And if that sounds dramatic, let me tell you a story. When the System
Beyond Bruises: The Forms of Abuse Florida Still Ignores Read More »
Weâve all heard it: âJust forgive and forget.â Or worse: âForgive for your own peace. Let karma handle the rest.â But what do you do when the harm was real, the consequences were none, and the person just keeps doing damageâunchecked and unbothered? This post is for every survivor, every single parent, every person whoâs
When Forgiveness Isnât Enough: Justice, Safety, and the Fight for Accountability Read More »
Alright, Manatee CountyâJune is Foster a Dog Month, and weâre (volunteers) calling all dog lovers, beach bums, poolside loungers, and weekend adventurers. Whether youâre ready for a full-on furry commitment or just want a doggy sleepover to test the waters (literally), Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) has a whole pack of pups just waiting to
June is Foster a Dog Month: Letâs Get Those Tails Wagging, Manatee! Read More »
Understanding the Issue In Florida and across the U.S., individuals have reported experiences of emotional and financial betrayalâoften through false promises of love, partnership, or business collaboration. These tactics can leave lasting emotional, psychological, and financial damage, especially when victims are led to believe they are in safe or committed relationships. Currently, the law does
Advocating for a Registry of Emotional and Financial Predators in Florida Read More »
The holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself or a loved one to some cozy, stylish gear, and weâve got a special offer that makes it even more rewarding! Our Love BB Living shirts are now 25% off when you spend $40 or more âplus, with every purchase, youâre supporting a great cause
Welcome to the 3rd installment of the Must LOVE Manatee County Shelter Dogs blog series. âMust LOVE Manatee County Shelter Dogsâ hopefully helps inform you on resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved. This installment is meant to help you determine what type of doggo may be right for you. Weâll cover time commitment, selection
Rescue Me Right: Top Tips for Snagging Your Perfect Shelter Pup Read More »
Welcome to the 2nd installment of the Must LOVE Manatee County Shelter Dogs blog series. âMust LOVE Manatee County Shelter Dogsâ hopefully helps inform you on resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved. The first installment covered high-level basics of âWhat you need to knowâ. It also provided where to start looking if you wanted
A couple months ago I stumbled across a post about woman here in Bradenton, Florida that had started her own juicing business and I thought, “This is great! I love fresh juices! I hate juicing” and I don’t know about you but I prefer to drink my veggies rather than eat them. Not only have
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