Kyley Michele, at The Blogs

Apr 12, 2025, 3:21 PM

When the World Feels Heavy, Let the Food Hug You

There are places you go to eat, and there are places you go to feel something. After surviving domestic abuse - and now living through the quiet grief that has blanketed this country since October 7th - there are days...

Mar 9, 2025, 4:52 PM

Why Abuse Victims Stay Quiet – And Why You Need to Stop Asking That Question

Alright, listen up. If I had a dollar for every time some genius said, “Why didn’t you just leave?” I’d be sipping mojitos on a private island instead of writing this. But here’s the thing - victims of abuse don’t...

Mar 3, 2025, 8:20 PM

Why Does Israel Protect Domestic Abusers Instead of Women?

Alright, let's talk about something Israel doesn’t want to talk about. Something that gets buried under headlines about war, security, and national defense. Something that, quite frankly, exposes the rot at the core of Israel’s justice system. Domestic violence. Israel loves...

Feb 16, 2025, 10:48 AM

The Law That Traps Children in Israel

A week ago, I shared my story about being trapped in Israel under the Stop Exit Order—a law that gives one parent the power to prevent the other from leaving the country with their child, even for a short...

Feb 9, 2025, 5:20 PM

Israel’s Homegrown Hostages

Leaving an abusive relationship takes immense courage. It demands a leap of faith, meticulous planning, and a fierce will to rebuild. But for survivors in Israel, escaping is not the end of the battle—it’s the beginning of a new...

Feb 2, 2025, 1:16 PM

The Numbers Don’t Lie

It’s easy to look away. It’s easy to scroll past, to pretend it’s not happening, to tell yourself that it’s not your problem. But it is. Domestic abuse is not a private matter. It’s not just a tragic headline or a...

Jan 29, 2025, 11:04 PM

I Am Still Standing: To the Man Who Tried to Destroy Me

For years, you controlled the narrative. You built a version of events that excused your behavior, dismissed my suffering, and allowed you to walk through life without consequence. You counted on my silence, on my shame, on a world...

Jan 22, 2025, 12:20 PM

Hollywood’s Betrayal of Domestic Violence Survivors

The haunting struggle and the silenced voices of domestic violence survivors.

In a world increasingly aware of the realities of domestic violence (DV), It Ends With Us could have been a groundbreaking cultural milestone. The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller had the potential to amplify the voices of survivors...

Jan 18, 2025, 11:00 PM

Will the Hostages Ever Truly Be Free?

A nation grappling with collective PTSD.

In Israel, trauma isn’t confined to warzones—it lives in the hearts of parents, children, and survivors like me. It’s woven into everyday life, shaping a nation grappling with grief and resilience. But how much can a country endure before...

Jan 4, 2025, 12:13 PM

The Silent War Raging in Israel

Behind closed doors, a war rages on—a war with no sirens, no shelters, and no end in sight.

On October 7, the world changed in an instant. Sirens filled the air, rockets streaked across the skies, and chaos descended on our lives. Families huddled in safe rooms, desperate for protection. But not everyone had a safe room...

About Me

Kyley is a survivor, mother and founder of The Lighthouse Initiative - an mission-driven initiative in Israel dedicated to systematic reform, economic empowerment, and storytelling for survivors of domestic violence. After spending 20+ years in the startup and tech world, Kyley now uses her voice to expose institutional failures and rebuild the system meant to protect. Her writing explores trauma, justice, and the quiet resilience of rebuilding life after abuse.

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