We dare to make that statement because we know that to a large extent that world already exists. The majority of homes are indeed relatively peaceful environments. Can you see that?

We make this statement despite the current pervasive, despairing narrative that seems to suggest that all homes have a problem with violence… “a national emergency”. The negative narrative that seems to tell us that all men are perpetrators, that men are the only problem, and all women are helpless innocent victims. Do you really think this is  true?

Please be assured, we know there is an issue with violence in some homes and it is not ok, not now, not ever, there is no excuse for abuse by anyone at anytime. We too deeply grieve the tragic loss of life and trauma caused by this tragedy and agree, it has to stop!

We at Say Yes believe that change will only come when we balance that narrative with one of compassionate positive encouragement. A narrative where the solutions, the programs that are effectively working to create healthy relationship are recognised and supported because they do exist and they are providing the solutions to this dilemma.

We make the call for an essentially positive hope filled narrative where the vast majority of Peacemakers are seen as the way showers, the examples of what is possible in every home.

Peace in the world begins with peace in the heart and the home.

It is pointless calling on the Government to fix this problem, decades of demanding the Gov’t take action has not solved it. People, if it’s going to happen, it has to start from the ground up, not from the top down, change has to come from us. “Let there be peace on earth, let it begin with me.”

And so, Say Yes is boldly standing up for & acknowledging the absolute majority of people, of all genders, of all cultures, younger and older, who as best as humanly possible, choose not to engage in abusive, divisive or harmful behaviors, choosing day by day to to be the change.  If this is you we encourage you to stand up and be seen as someone who Says Yes to Personal, Domestic and Family Peace, you are the change we all want to see in the world. You are the people we like to call the Peacemakers because you contribute positively to the beautiful and diverse MasterPeace of the Human Family.

If this is not true for you then we say It CAN be!, Yes, your family home can be a beautiful, nurturing, kind & loving environment too. It comes down to every person in the home who must make that choice, even the teenagers.

Of course we know that harmony in our homes is not always possible to maintain. We all know that conflict and discord do happen even in the best of families. We understand that it may be really hard to make that choice, especially when the going gets tough.

It can be difficult to know where to turn or how to take the first step to change things. If you or someone you know needs guidance with creating a more peaceful home please go to the Links page where you will find all manner of available support.

We are simply making a strong call to bring focus to the positive, to what we all desire: Safe, Harmonious Homes, Healthy Relationships and Happy Children… YES?