When there is no other way but out

If the poll data cited in this release is accurate, then you probably know someone who has been the victim of domestic abuse. It takes many forms and knows no class, socio-economic or ethnic boundaries. And one of the worst parts is how difficult it is for victims to leave the situation that allows the abuse to recur, as it often means the complete upheaval of their life.

Skidmark Cards is doing its best to make that first step a little easier. They offer a line of greeting cards that "tastefully express and dignify the end of a relationship ... written in a non-angry, non-bitter way." Fifty percent of the proceeds fund domestic abuse shelters, and for $3.95 each with no shipping charges, the small purchases go well beyond the need to bring closure -- they can open the door for a better life.