I am very excited to announce the release of my newly published book, “Bullying Stops Here!” As the name implies, the central theme of the text revolves around halting the violence that occurs to us, by us, and/or around us. However, more than that, it discusses some of the underlying reasons for this victimization, and how we can address these circumstances from a standpoint of empowerment—empowerment through education and learning how we can strengthen ourselves both mentally and physically through attention, awareness, avoidance, and action. It further explains how PowerEd, an anti-bullying program that I developed, can help children, youth, and seniors protect themselves from all forms of threat, abuse, and aggression. “Bullying Stops Here!” is peppered with true stories of how PowerEd has benefited both bullies and the bullied. These accounts are poignant and heart-breaking and those involved come from all walks of life and a wide range of ages. From a young girl in grade school to ladies of the night, from a disturbed teen to a frustrated senior, they have all experienced situations that have led them to a point of despair and, for some, even hopelessness. Through the “power of awareness” they came out the other side, having successfully applied the teachings of PowerEd into their everyday lives. If you would be interested in hearing more about the program, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to get a copy of the book, it can be ordered on Amazon.