“A life without cause is a life without effect.”
“If you don't actively pursue a purpose or take action toward something meaningful, your life will have little lasting impact on the world around you.”
— Paulo Coelho

My name is Tima Humphries, and I am a survivor of family domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse.

Before 2016, I had little understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence. Like many others, I believed it was something that happened somewhere else—until it became my reality. Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent and devastating crimes in our communities, leaving deep emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual wounds. According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men will experience intimate partner violence during their lifetime.

Surviving abuse changed the course of my life and ultimately my purpose. I quickly realized that prevention education was largely absent from our communities. Rather than allowing my story to define me, I chose to let it drive me toward creating change.

Using a portion of the Crime Victims' Compensation I received, I invested in my education and professional training. In 2016, I founded the Community Family Violence Prevention Initiative (CFVPI) with a mission to increase awareness, provide prevention education, and support victims as they pursue safety, independence, and wellness.

Today, I serve as a Certified Frontline Advocate, Prevention Education Specialist, Mindful-Based Eco-Therapy Facilitator, and Program Development Consultant. My work focuses on equipping communities with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize abuse, respond with compassion, and promote healthier relationships before violence occurs.

In 2024, CFVPI partnered with Education Measures to establish a Nature-Based Environmental Education & Wellness Initiative. Through this program, we use the restorative benefits of nature to help individuals build resilience, strengthen meaningful connections, and rediscover hope and purpose. We believe that when people reconnect with the natural world, they often find a renewed capacity for healing and personal growth.

Like many successful grassroots organizations, our work has grown organically through dedicated volunteers, community partnerships, and the generosity of those who believe in our mission.

Unlike many organizations, no one at CFVPI receives a salary. Every dollar entrusted to us is invested in raising awareness, delivering prevention education, and providing direct support to victims as they navigate their journey toward safety, independence, and long-term wellness.

Since beginning this journey, I have traveled more than 80,000 miles across the United States, sharing my testimony, encouraging survivors, educating communities, and inspiring others to discover that even the most painful experiences can become a catalyst for hope, purpose, and lasting change.