04/21/2026
IN LOVING MEMORY ๐ As a DV survivor, my heart is broken as I mourn with the country about the tragic loss of these beautiful ladies who led with love, and made an impact on all who knew them. In a few short weeks, they were all gone from intimate/domestic partners. May we pause to pray and celebrate their lives & legacy not the tragic circumstances that ended them.
They Mattered.
Their. Lives. Mattered.
Say. Their. Names.
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๐๏ธ Dr. Cerina Wanzer, VA
๐๏ธ Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, FL
๐๏ธ Commissioner Barbara Deer, CHI
๐๏ธ Ashly Robinson (aka Ashlee Jenae), FL
๐๏ธ Nurse Practioner Eusther Toussaint, NC ๐ญ๐น
๐ Pastor Tammy McCullom, NC
๐ Nurse Virginia Alexander, NJ
๐ Isadora โIzzyโ Lanier, GA
๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ. Each case was heinous and evil. Abuse lives in silence. No mental illness= OK's Violence, Pain or Harm on Women. There is no excuse ever. WE MUST PROTECT WOMEN.
Sadly, countless others never made it to me when I was at the anchor desk or ever receive any media coverage. Please stand together & speak out!
I applaud State Representative Debra Tendrich for her tireless efforts and legislation for victims and survivors. I look forward to working with her & other Florida/Top leaders and organizations National Domestic Violence Hotline 211 HelpLine to continue to speak up and use my platform to provide hope, bring awareness, resources and to create safe spaces & communities.
๐ MEN: Get Professional Help Now so you can learn to deal with your emotions, ego, anger, mental health challenges, toxicity, depression, etc. so you don't bring eternal harm & danger to yourself or others. Check on each other & hold one another accountable. Become better men, husbands, fathers, role models, etc. Male DV victims, seek help to safety. Youโre not alone.
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน MY DEAR SISTERS, I love you. Please go to therapy. Learn how to heal yourself. Break any unhealthy cycles or traits. If you aren't safe, help is available. Pay attention + patterns & protect yourself accordingly from red flags. DONโT IGNORE RED FLAGS ๐ฉ Tell a close friend. Reach out to someone/org/DV shelter, create an exit plan, and/or leave now. DM me, I'll help connect you. We MUST protect one another. As I personally know how you can fall through the cracks of a failing DV system.
This is why I will fiercely continue my mission to fight for a world where women can live free from vi*lence๐
Please join me in praying for & lifting up the children, families, friends, loved ones and communities of ๐ธ๐พQueens Cerina, Nancy, Ashlee, Barbara & Eusther taken too soon. Learn more about their lives and celebration of life servicesโฌ๏ธ May God wrap you all in His arms. Rest in heavenly peace๐ค๐ฏ๐
๐ฑ If you or someone you know is experiencing DV abuse, The Hotline is available 24/7/365.
โ๏ธCALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
โ๏ธCHAT: thehotline.org
โ๏ธTEXT: "START" to 88788
Free and confidential for anyone in the U.S. or the U.S. territories.
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
