The Silver Lining: She may be gone, but her name will go on to save lives.
A Little About Me...
From Me, To You
♡Hope
I’m sorry we had to meet like this. I didn’t want to die. I mean—who really does? But, I wasn’t sick. I wasn’t in an accident. I was 46 when my “husband”, who was supposed to love me... took everything from me... He took my life from me. I still had time. I was only 46 years old. I wanted to watch my daughter walk down the aisle. To be there the day my baby had a baby. I had more to do. More to say. Now that I'm gone— my daughter has been fighting. To prove I didn’t just “fall.” She has advocated for me since the beginning. She has been my voice, since I couldn't speak. To get justice—for me. I hope you’ll follow along with her on this journey. Because, my daughter… She’s just like me. Justice for me has started—but she’s not stopping. She speaks up for the abused, the battered, the murdered, the missing. She got that from me. She will be the voice for the voiceless. She will stand up— and she won’t shut up. About the warning signs no one saw. About how loud a victim has to scream just to be believed. I screamed. But it wasn’t enough. Not until they heard her.
"A Silver Lining of Hope"
What is “A Silver Lining of Hope”? A silver lining is a metaphor for finding something meaningful or positive in the midst of pain. It comes from the saying, “every cloud has a silver lining,” reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there can be glimmers of hope, growth, or purpose. It doesn’t erase the suffering—but it means something beautiful can still rise from it. So here we have A Silver Lining—of Hope. This is Hope’s silver lining. Because my mom was so much more than the way she died. She was strong. She was kind. She was funny, stubborn, loving. She was a good person. And even though the world might not see that— Even though her death was violent, cruel, and undeserved— I will never let that be the final word on her life. I am who I am because of her. And I will do everything in my power to make sure she isn’t just another DV statistic. I’m going to speak up. I’m going to fight for change. I’m going to tell her story—loudly, truthfully, and in her name. Because that’s what she deserves. And maybe, just maybe, her story will help someone else find their own silver lining of hope.
Not Another Statistic
Silver Lining of Hope was created in memory of my mom, Hope—a woman who loved deeply, survived so much, and was ultimately killed by the person who should’ve protected her most.
I refuse to let her become just another domestic violence statistic.
Because of this, I’ve decided to build a nonprofit --- to make sure what happened to my mom never happens to someone else. To tell her story, so that if it helps just 1 person...then, she won't be just any another name, number.. statistic.
For safety. For justice. For Hope.
Vision
Silver Lining of Hope envisions a world where no family is left behind—where abuse is recognized before it turns fatal, the missing are urgently searched for, and the murdered are not forgotten.
In this future, survivors are heard and protected, professionals are trained to act on red flags, and trauma-informed systems respond with urgency—not apathy. Justice is not delayed or denied. Research informs policy, evidence leads to accountability, and the lived experiences of survivors help shape a safer, more responsive world.
We imagine a system that learns from its failures—and chooses to do better. For each victim still with us, and every one lost too soon.
STATUS & TAX DEDUCTIBILITY
Silver Lining of Hope, Inc. is a newly formed nonprofit in Indiana. We are preparing to file for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. If approved, donations made on or after our incorporation date (May 16, 2025) may be considered tax-deductible. We’ll notify donors and issue updated receipts if applicable.
vision
When tragedy strikes.. We want to make sure justice isn’t buried, or delayed. We aim to help build stronger, clearer protocols for law enforcement. We want officers, medical professionals, EMTs, and others on the front lines to be not just aware—but, fully trained in how to recognize and respond to domestic violence in all of its forms. We believe trauma-informed, domestic violence, and strangulation education must be required across every frontline system—from emergency rooms to police departments to EMS. Because what’s missed in an ER… What’s dismissed during a call to 911… What’s overlooked during wellness checks... When the dominant aggressor is wrongly chosen.. Can be the difference between life and death—Justice, or none at all. And when tragedy does strike, we want to be there for the families who don’t know where to turn, what to ask, or how to even begin advocating for their loved one. Silver Lining of Hope exists to be that person—for as many prosecutors, detectives, families, survivors, and cases as we can reach.
goals
Our goal is to work across, with and alongside medical, legal, and investigative systems to •Support families who’ve lost a loved one and or are fighting for answers •Bridge the gaps between families and professionals—prosecutors, detectives, coroners, medical experts •Analyze case materials —including police reports, medical records, imaging, and autopsy reports—through a forensic and evidence-informed lens. •Train professionals using evidence-based tools and protocols such as identifying who the aggressor is, trauma response, and documentation •Collaborate with experts —forensic pathologists, nurses, prosecutors, advocates—to improve investigative procedures and institutional responses •Influence policy and reform, especially in cases where victims cannot speak for themselves
your support helps us...
Your support will help launch Silver Lining of Hope officially and allow us to •File for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to access grants, offer tax-deductible receipts, and operate with full legal standing •Offer direct case support to families navigating unexplained injuries, missed evidence, or fatal domestic violence outcomes •Expand our website into a 24/7 digital resource hub for families, survivors, law enforcement, medical professionals, and prosecutors •Create, print, and share evidence-based forensic guides and toolkits—resources for survivors, families, and frontline responders. •Build a volunteer team of advisors from across legal, forensic, and investigative fields to help us in our mission. •Fund travel, conferences, and outreach, allowing us to advocate, and connect with the professionals and families who need us most.