Tina Pratcher

The reason I chose the name The Butterfly Effect because people around the world view the butterfly as a representation of endurance, change, hope, and life. The butterfly effect is the idea that a small change can make much bigger changes happen. As a survivor, you must educate yourself on the signs of abuse. You must collect resources and build structures in an effort to thrive and survive. Despite the fact that the butterfly effect might seem a bit far-fetched, it can actually be applied to our everyday lives. This impact may be in our lives, in someone else's life, or in the lives of people we aren't even connected to. Think of it this way: Small things turn into big things...It's the little things that make up the big things. By focusing on doing small daily efforts, in time, they will mount up to big changes. Don't ever underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture, you can change a person's life. The takeaway: If each of us does our part as advocates, survivors, overcomers, and as individuals, we may not change the world overnight, but our voices create a powerful butterfly effect that matters.