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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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