Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. North Dakota International®

Angela Smith

On November 1, 1995, Angela Smith walked out the front door of her home with only her college text books and a suitcase full of clothes, got in her car and drove away from what was supposed to be her happily ever after……

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Every year more than 3 million women suffer some type of domestic violence in the United States.  Unfortunately, Angela knows all too well what living with and working to overcome the effects of that abuse is like.   As a survivor of domestic violence she has been working since 2005, to help raise awareness about this issue by sharing her story and helping others find the courage to share theirs.  She believes that every time a victim gives their story a voice they take power away from their abuser.  If there is safety in silence, then there is strength to be found in speaking out.

 

Angela remembers very well the power that she felt the very first time she gave a voice to her story of abuse, and now works with organizations such as the “Clothesline project”, the YWCA and the Avon “Speak Out” Campaign to help other victims find the power to use their voice.

 

Angela’s greatest strength as she continues her awareness efforts is her husband Jared.  They will celebrate their 12th anniversary in September and are the proud parents of four fantastic children.

 

 

http://www.hopehealingempowerment.blogspot.com/

 

http://www.avoncompany.com/women/speakout/index.html

 

http://www.ywca.org/

 

http://www.nrcdv.org/

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