NAEDU was created as a safe space through blogging for those without a voice to express their feelings and provide possible resources. Growing up in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, our founder witnessed, observed, and heard of intimate partner violence (IPV).  At times it appears that such violence is accepted, especially if it “warranted.”  While attending undergraduate school, she knew classmates that were sexually assaulted and in physically abusive relationships.  Unfortunately, in most instances, the incidents were never reported to the proper authorities.   There were several reasons, but the most common was fear or the thoughts that no one believed them.   At the graduate level, the founder decided to research intimate partner violence (IPV) and its relationship to alcohol consumption.  Many individuals reached out to her regarding their childhood sexual abuse experience (s), sexual assault (s), and intimate partner violence due to the research topic. It is for these reasons why the blog was created.