After Abuse
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Survivor Entrepreneurs Are Breaking Free
Starting a business could very well save your life after abuse | Could starting a business save your life? For the survivors who became entrepreneurs with the nonprofi... read more
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What Did You Do for Yourself After Leaving?
Survivors share how they rebuilt their self-esteem after abuse | After months or years of being trapped in a relationship with an abuser, that first breath of freedom ... read more
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After Domestic Violence, Kids May Cope Through Outbursts
How to curb this behavior and help your child heal in a healthier way | Children who are exposed to domestic violence may mimic the behavior they’ve seen and act abusi... read more
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When All You Can Remember Are the Good Times
After abuse, it’s time to release the memories that make you feel guilty for walking away | Domestic violence survivors often have mixed feelings after they end a rela... read more
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Coping With a Violent Death: For Survivors of Homicide
Someone you loved was killed. Learn ways survivors of domestic violence can cope with this tragedy | You probably remember the moment you heard the news—or maybe you w... read more
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After Abuse, Everyone Has an Opinion
After leaving an abuser, some people will share judgement, opinions—here’s why you shouldn’t listen | If you told anyone during your relationship about the abuse you w... read more
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Why We Shouldn't Be Telling Survivors to 'Find God'
Suggesting religion as a way to heal is right for some, not all | To those who find strength or peace in their religion, it may seem helpful to advise those they meet ... read more
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Can Virtual Support Help You Heal?
How to get the most out of online support services and survivor communities | For many reasons, not the least of which is safety, it can be difficult for victims and s... read more
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Taking the Stand in Domestic Violence: Tips for Testifying
How to confidently take the stand to tell your side in court | Although you may feel scared or even panicked about testifying, speaking your truth in court can be empo... read more
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Nine Ways to Prepare to Testify in Court
Get the outcome you want in court by being prepared for the big day | Although you may feel concerned or even terrified about testifying against the person who abused ... read more
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Dating After Domestic Violence, Critical Questions to Ask
Lonely in a pandemic, domestic violence survivors face difficult choices. | With the extreme stresses of COVID-19 and social distancing, it is easy to crave a relation... read more
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I Got Arrested, Too. Now What?
What to do if you find yourself in handcuffs just like the person who abused you | Your partner has a history of abusing you. Most of the time, you go into self-preser... read more
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Undiagnosed Brain Injuries Common in Survivors
Ohio study leads to new tools for advocates and survivors | Traumatic brain injury has gotten a lot of attention in recent years as professional football players have ... read more
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The Next in Line for Abuse
Should a survivor warn a new partner that they’re dating an abuser? | Alyssa’s* teenage boyfriend was possessively jealous and controlling, verbally abusive and consta... read more
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If Survivors Could Go Back in Time
What do you wish you knew while you were in the chaos of abuse? | We recently asked survivors on our Facebook page: What do you wish you knew while you were experienci... read more
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