Event date: October 15, 2026
Event Time: 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Location:
1 Tunxis Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002-0337
Description:
For Purple Thursday, an annual national day of action held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, local author Eugene Z. Bertrand will discuss his book, Resilience: Breaking the Chains. A searing story of survival and transformation, it exposes the hidden epidemic of domestic violence inflicted on men, a reality too often ignored in society. Told through the eyes of Nathan Parker, the story journeys from childhood innocence shattered by betrayal, through years of fear and silence, to a courageous rise fueled by love, defiance, and resilience. This is more than Nathan’s story. It’s the story of countless survivors finding their voice and a rallying cry for justice, compassion, and change. This book is for anyone who understands that true strength is speaking your truth, even when the world tells you not to.