Karen Egstrom, LMSW

Passionate about ending gender violence and family violence through education. Personal accountability and skills can lead to nonviolent life choices.

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

If Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott really cared about the children who were killed in Texas today, they would CANCEL their speaking gigs at the NRA conference in Houston this coming Friday.

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@davidhogg111 Or, time for young people to take over the NRA to facilitate change from within. Just a thought.

[Amy Siskind @Amy_Siskind]

Don’t get me wrong: let Maxwell rot in jail and throw away the key.

But how about the misogyny in our country and legal system that only a woman has been held accountable, while the men who sexually abused and enabled the abuse of children have suffered no consequences.

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@Suns @itsjojosiwa Dude is a pro who picked his spot.

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

Flight delay, or should I say delight delay because #alaskaairlines has the best pancakes in their lounge. #sunrise #lax #thankyou #pancakes #greatview

[Aundi Kolber, Therapist+Author @aundikolber]

Good morning.

“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.”

—Unknown

cc: @Simone_Biles

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

The worst thing that could have happened, would be watching an injury happen. #Biles has the strength and self love to know herself and respect her limits, setting healthy boundaries. #SimoneBiles #Respect #Olympics #love

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@PrimeVideo @maryjblige This was deep and profound for me, watching you grow up and learning to protect, honor and love little Mary was my moment to be captured by you. What a gift to girls and women to hear these beautiful confessions of a human being delivered with love and compassion. Thank you. ❤️

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

Family Violence includes using coercion and threats as a tactic of power and control. Financial Violence includes controlling the money, who makes it and who/how it’s spent. Britney’s conservators would be arrested for Family Violence if it was a family memb…

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@mrbear_gttown @LostInDivan @shannonrwatts Exactly why there should be low consequences early on, appropriate FV/IPV education in school, help for families experiencing FV including Offender Education or therapy and confiscating guns from FV offenders would be a big step. Funding would allow for some of these things.

[Shelby Kent-Stewart ™ @ShelbyKStewart]

Toyota: We do not believe it is appropriate to judge members of Congress solely based on their votes on the electoral certification.

Translation: Okay, we've been busted for funding insurrectionists but what's the big deal compared to tax cuts for our wealthy shareholders?

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@GeorgeTakei Years in prison and number of family incarcerated.

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@mrbear_gttown @LostInDivan @shannonrwatts They lose their sh!t over losing control of their victim. Using children as a tactic of control over their mom is way too common of a tactic. A DV offender simply needs to give their guns to a family member or friend, not turn them over to law enforcement to comply. #GunSense

[Doktor Zoom, a well-meaning elderly man. @DoktorZoom]

@thetweetofgael @shannonrwatts Once an abusive partner is at the "murderous rage" stage, future consequences are pretty much out the window.

If they don't have easy access to a gun before reaching that stage, the chances of death/severe injury might be reduced, but America doesn't do prevention.

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@Mar__G_3 @KarenAttiah 🤔🤣💕

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

Reproductive Coercion/Abuse is a group of tactics intended to control decision making related to reproductive choices and health for women. #women #familyviolence #mensviolenceagaintswomen #WomensRightsAreHumanRights

[Karen Egstrom, LMSW @stopIPV]

@AuthorJennSadai Faith, sister, faith.