Three days after our wedding, my husband turned violent over a late meal—so I looked him in the eye and made it clear he’d just made the biggest mistake of his life

arrived, I officially launched the program, naming it The Steel Rose. The idea was simple: nurture kindness and empathy while building the strength to defend your dignity.

The first seminar was completely full, with women of all ages filling the mats. Instead of beginning with drills, I asked them to sit together.

Standing at the center, I shared my continue reading …