Ending Abuse Media

Ending Abuse Media Using media to expose the crime of DV, sharing vital resources, & encouraging family peace. Every woman deserves a life free from fear.

Alison Soroka is the Founder and Executive Director of Smiles and Laughter Entertainment/Ending Abuse Media which was established in March 2011 and is an innovative media organization with the goal to increase awareness and knowledge about domestic violence. We also assist the public in identifying and accessing the resources available to victims and their families. Smiles and Laughter Entertainment/Ending Abuse Media aims to stimulate action by sharing stories, providing referrals, connecting critical resources, assisting in how to identify the risk factors of domestic violence, and displaying where victims can go for help. We are aligned with the City of Surrey's goal to "improve public awareness around the reality and perception of crime." Alison’s vision, "to leverage media to expose the crime of domestic violence, share vital resources, and encourage family peace," came from a combination of her experience in the film industry and being a thankful survivor of domestic violence. Being well-versed on the dynamics of this crime after having fled an abusive living situation (nearly losing her daughter's life and her own in the process) and also knowledgeable of media options, Alison is able to apply media as a primary tool of focus, using video, radio, print, and internet to reach the largest audiences. It is through this avenue that she seeks to promote the organization's motto of "Together We Can Break the Cycle of Abuse." As a mother of three children and a human welfare advocate, Alison passionately wants to contribute to "breaking the cycle of abuse" while making communities safer, more informed, and prouder places to live. She is disciplined and committed to assisting in the eradication of domestic violence. She believes this is possible as long as we, as a society, unite with strong, active, unified, and persistent voices to expose and ultimately annihilate this cowardly act and crime. There are no communities that are immune; therefore, making it all that much more important for us to reach the largest of audiences and inspire every one of use to do our part. Our future generations deserve the opportunity to enjoy a childhood filled with peace and innocence; not pain, suffering, or emotional trauma. Every child deserves to grow up knowing no threat of violence in their home. When we as a society can say that we feel safe and loved, then we know our work is done. Why we chose Smiles and Laughter Entertainment as our organization's name? Because this is the aftermath of what can be if we work together in providing love, support, and assistance to victims of domestic violence. If you believe in this vision, or even if you are just willing to consider it, please support Smiles and Laughter Entertainment/Ending Abuse Media in whatever way possible so we can work together towards our common goal.

10/19/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

💞 When two souls meet that are meant to be, everything just clicks.

This quote reminds us that love — real love — should feel peaceful, safe, and effortless. Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect, trust, and support. They don’t leave you walking on eggshells, drained, or afraid.

In contrast, abusive relationships are marked by control, manipulation, and fear — the opposite of harmony. If love feels like a constant battle, that’s not love. You deserve a connection where you feel safe, valued, and free to be yourself without having to fight for it.

💖 To anyone living in fear or confusion right now: you are not alone. The courage it takes to survive and seek safety is immense, and your life has immeasurable worth. Healing is possible, and there is hope for peace, freedom, and love that doesn’t hurt.

🔗 Visit www.EndingAbuseMedia.com for resources, support, and ways to help end domestic violence.









🚨 When survivors of intimate partner violence find the courage to leave, their risk of being attacked or killed skyrocke...
09/12/2025

🚨 When survivors of intimate partner violence find the courage to leave, their risk of being attacked or killed skyrockets by 75%. This is the most dangerous time — and it’s exactly when the system too often lets abusers walk free on bail.

🔐 BC Attorney General Niki Sharma is calling for stricter bail laws, including reverse-onus provisions. That means the accused abuser must prove why they deserve release — instead of survivors being forced to live in fear while waiting for justice.

📌 No more ‘catch and release’. It’s time to put survivor safety first.












💜 To the child in you that carries shame that was never yours to carry.We want you to hear this clearly: the shame, guil...
09/12/2025

💜 To the child in you that carries shame that was never yours to carry.

We want you to hear this clearly: the shame, guilt, or self-doubt you’ve been carrying is not yours to carry. What was done to you—the manipulation, the lies, the attempts to turn you against those who love you—was never your fault.

The confusion, anxiety, depression, or distrust you feel now are natural responses to what you’ve been through. It’s okay to feel lost, and it’s okay to feel hurt. These feelings are proof of your strength, not your weakness.

You are more than the pain you’ve experienced. You are still whole at your core—the part of you that is worthy, capable of love, and deserving of safety. Healing is possible, even if it takes time, and you don’t have to face it alone. There are people, resources, and communities that can help you reclaim your life, your choices, and your joy.

The child inside you—the part that was never at fault—still exists, still deserves to be heard, loved, and protected. You have the right to trust, to feel safe, and to build a life that is free from the lies and control that were forced upon you.






















09/12/2025

Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just harm a partner—it can fracture families and poison the most sacred bond between parent and child.

💔 Through manipulation and alienation, what should be a safe, loving relationship can be turned into one of distance and pain.

At Ending Abuse Media, we are committed to exposing these hidden forms of cruelty.

Many women dream of motherhood, only to find their role undermined by a partner’s control and deceit.

📌 This devastation is preventable if we can educate, raise awareness, and provide resources before the damage is done.

No child should be used as a weapon.

No parent should be stripped of their bond through manipulation.

💜 Together, we can shed light on narcissistic abuse, support survivors, and encourage peace within families.

















08/31/2025

🌱 “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” 💜

When a caregiver—so often the mother—is nurtured, respected, and safe, children grow up with the foundation they need to thrive.

A child who sees love, care, and respect at home learns that they are worthy of the same. They grow into emotionally strong, healthy, and compassionate adults who contribute positively to their families, communities, and the world.

✨ Breaking cycles of abuse begins with protecting caregivers. ✨

At Ending Abuse Media, we believe that by shining a light on respect and family peace, we help raise a generation of children who know love, not fear.









08/09/2025

🔺 BREAKING: BC pushes for Canada to recognize femicide as a distinct criminal offence.

Too many women are murdered simply because they are women — and it’s time the law names that truth.

This isn’t just a justice issue. It’s a national emergency.

📢 At Ending Abuse Media, we stand with survivors, families, and advocates calling for legal reform, deeper accountability, and real change.

💔 Behind every statistic is a name, a story, a stolen future.











08/04/2025

💔One in three women will be abused in their lifetime.

And we’re still being criticized for wanting independence?

Too many men today lack the will—or the tools—to provide safety, protect dignity, and respect boundaries.

Instead of rising into responsibility, they retreat into entitlement.

This isn’t just a coincidence. It’s a crisis.

We’re raising boys in a culture that excuses harm, ignores emotional development, and mocks accountability.

If we want this pattern to end, we need to start with the truth:

📌Women are not overreacting.

📌We are adapting—because too many of us have had no choice.

Let’s teach our boys to be the kind of men who don’t become a statistic in someone else’s trauma.










You never know what someone is carrying beneath the surface.In a quiet kitchen moment, a woman gently rolls up a boy’s s...
07/27/2025

You never know what someone is carrying beneath the surface.

In a quiet kitchen moment, a woman gently rolls up a boy’s sleeves—and without a word, sees the pain he’s been hiding. No judgment. Just presence. A silent embrace.

Everyone has a story they’re not telling.
A wound they’re covering.
A weight they carry alone.

Choose compassion.
Not because you understand—
but because you care.

That’s how healing begins.
That’s how cycles break.
That’s how we reach each other.

Film Credit🎥🎬: Boiling Point (2021)











Ending Abuse Media had the privilege of tuning into the Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome, where Dr. A...
07/13/2025

Ending Abuse Media had the privilege of tuning into the Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome, where Dr. Amy J.L. Baker—author of Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome—shared her groundbreaking research on the long-term impacts of parental alienation.

As a platform committed to exposing hidden forms of abuse, we found Dr. Baker’s work especially powerful. Her research amplifies the voices of adult survivors whose childhoods were marked by manipulation, loss, and emotional isolation—often overlooked by legal systems.

Parental alienation is not merely a co-parenting issue. It is a form of psychological abuse with life-long consequences. We encourage everyone—particularly those working in family justice, mental health, and child advocacy—to listen to the experiences of these adult children.

🎥 Watch Dr. Baker’s talk here.











Used with permission from the Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienationhttp://www.parentalalienation.ca

Abuse education belongs in the classroom.At Ending Abuse Media, we’ve been advocating for a private bill in British Colu...
06/28/2025

Abuse education belongs in the classroom.

At Ending Abuse Media, we’ve been advocating for a private bill in British Columbia to amend the Education Act—requiring school boards to implement age-appropriate abuse awareness and prevention education from kindergarten through Grade 12.

If children aren’t taught what healthy relationships look and feel like, they may never learn. And without this foundation, cycles of abuse are far more likely to repeat.

The research is clear. The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, led by the CDC, classifies exposure to domestic violence as a major risk factor contributing to mental illness, addiction, chronic disease, and even premature death. Kilpatrick, Litt, and Williams (1997) also concluded that simply witnessing domestic violence can trigger post-traumatic stress in children. These impacts often follow them for life.

In March 2024, Alison Soroka, the Founder and Executive Director of Ending Abuse Media, met with BC Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery, and Education, Elenore Sturko, and presented this proposal along with extensive research and real-life insights. Elenore Sturko expressed interest in exploring its integration into the s*x education curriculum in SD36 (Surrey School District). Yet despite a respectful follow-up, communication abruptly halted.

This lack of follow-through—especially from someone entrusted with protecting mental health and education in our province—is deeply concerning. It’s disheartening to see leadership that appears more invested in self-image than in protecting vulnerable children and breaking the cycles of abuse.

As a mother of three and a citizen of Surrey, Alison Soroka is committed to change. And as a charity, Ending Abuse Media will continue to press forward. Because prevention through education is not just an idea—it’s a necessity.

Let’s teach our kids the skills to live and love safely.















04/18/2025

No Child Should Ever Feel Unloved

🩵April is Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to speak up for the voiceless and protect the innocence that every child deserves to hold onto.

🩵Happiness begins with self-love — but how can a child learn to love themselves if they’ve never been nurtured, valued, or made to feel safe?

🩵Every child deserves affection, attention, and affirmation. When these are stolen through abuse or neglect, the effects last long into adulthood.

🩵A child deprived of love grows into an adult still searching for it. And the loneliness that follows? It’s one of the deepest kinds of pain.

🩵Let’s be the voice, the support, the protection every child needs. Because no child should ever feel unloved.






01/28/2025

🎥Come on out to the screening of Toxic and uncover the hard truths behind the opioid crisis that’s impacting us all.

🗓️ January 31, 2025
⏰ 6pm - 9pm
📍White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock, BC

#️⃣ This powerful film humanizes the lives behind the numbers, showcasing the struggles of individuals and families affected by this epidemic.

⏰We need to take action before it’s too late.

🗣️Let’s start the conversation and find realistic solutions.

📌Don’t miss this crucial moment to learn and make a difference.

🎟️Admission by donation.

❓Followed by a Q&A with:
Robert Colbourne (Director)
Guy Felicella Consulting (Harm Reduction & Recovery Addict)

🔗Access link to reserve your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-toxic-by-robert-colbourne-tickets-1154747142789?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=my-tickets&utm-share-source=my-tickets&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl









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