Mildred D. Muhammad is an Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, International Expert Speaker for the US Dept. of State, Certified Consultant with the US Dept. of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, CNN Contributor, BNC Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Advisory Board Member & Public Speaking Instructor for The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Advocacy Network’s Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Former Internet TV Talk Show Host, Trainer & Educator as well as a Certified Professional/Personal Development Consultant. As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, she travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention.
Mildred Muhammad, the ex-wife of John A. Muhammad, the D.C. Sniper, exposes the intimate details of her experiences with fear, abuse, and, at times, victim-blaming. Mildred’s mission has become even more powerful and influential as a result of her experience. Simply put, she was a victim who became a survivor and is now a crusader against domestic violence and abuse. She speaks to a wide range of audiences, including victims and survivors of domestic violence, advocates, law enforcement professionals, therapists, counselors, mental and medical health providers, university and college students, and military personnel, about what it’s like to be a victim and survivor of domestic violence “without physical scars” at various conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Her sincerity is as impressive as her unforgettable story of abuse. She discusses the dangers of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) that soldiers face after returning from a war zone, as well as victims who have been diagnosed with PTSD. She has been recognized and awarded for her support of the Family Advocacy Program and their mission to educate, promote, and end domestic violence in military communities.
After counseling herself and her children on how to survive victim-blaming in the face of adversity, she turned her tragic circumstances into an opportunity to establish ground on all forms of Domestic Violence that are often overlooked, such as verbal, mental, economic, spiritual, stalking, and emotional abuse, Mildred makes it her mission to not only speak about the specifics and realities of domestic abuse/violence, but also to be a vessel of support and healing for all those affected.
Scared Silent: When the One You Love Becomes the One You Fear, her first critically acclaimed memoir, was released by Simon & Schuster in 2009. “I’m Still Standing: Crawling Out of the Darkness into the Light,” her second and final memoir, was self-published.
“A Survivor’s Journal: A Journey from Victim to Survivor” and “Dare to Heal: Journaling The Pain Away,” as well as “Planning My Escape” (a comprehensive step-by-step safety plan) specifically for victims and survivors to help with the emotions that others may not understand and strategically leaving an abusive relationship, are among Muhammad’s other self-published books that will assist victims and survivors of domestic violence.
“Being Abused While Teleworking During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Safety Guide for Victims of Domestic Abuse/Violence & Awareness for Bystanders,” is the title of her new eBook addressing domestic abuse/violence during COVID-19.
