I am beginning the Family Violence Intervention Program as required, and I intend to take the program seriously and use it as an opportunity for continued personal growth. While I do not believe that I acted with the intent to harm anyone in the circumstances that resulted in my participation in this program, I understand that I can still learn from the experience and develop additional skills for handling difficult and high-conflict situations.

My perspective is also shaped by my history of experiencing domestic abuse and violence in my relationship with the individual who later became the accuser in my case. Because of those experiences, I believe this program can help me better understand how past trauma and unhealthy relationship dynamics can affect communication, boundaries, reactions, and conflict.

I want to strengthen my ability to recognize escalating situations, maintain healthy boundaries, communicate calmly, regulate my emotions, and remove myself from unhealthy conflict when necessary. I also want to continue developing healthier approaches to co-parenting and protecting my children from adult conflict.

I may not agree with every circumstance that led me here, but I am willing to learn from this program and apply anything that can help me become a stronger parent, communicator, and person moving forward.