After Abuse
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Starting from Scratch
You had to leave an abuser suddenly and now you have nothing but the clothes on your back | Maybe you left in the heat of an argument or while they were sleeping. Mayb... read more
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Does PTSD Look Different in Adults and Children?
Same symptoms for all, but harder to identify in kids who don’t know what’s going on | After living through, experiencing firsthand or just witnessing abuse, both adul... read more
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Leaving an Abuser When You Live Apart
Why the break-up speech needs to come from a distance | We often say that it’s not as easy as simply walking out the door when someone is ready to escape an abusive pa... read more
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Is Closure Possible After Abuse?
Survivors weigh in on how they found a way to move forward after domestic violence | It might seem impossible right now, survivors, given where you are, but one day it... read more
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Trauma-Related Guilt Is a Liar
You didn’t cause the abuse and you couldn’t have stopped it | As if it’s not enough to endure trauma and all its cohorts, like anxiety, depression, insomnia and anger,... read more
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How to Minimize Stress and Fear During Your Divorce
10 ways to make sure you’re taking care of yourself during this time | There is no way to completely eliminate the stress of dealing with an abuser during this difficu... read more
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Courage Unleashed In 45 Days
New online program is promising survivors a change in mindset through the power of positive thinking | What would you do if you were invincible? If you knew you couldn... read more
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Public Records Reveal Domestic Violence in Senators Past
A reminder that disclosure details should be a survivor’s choice | In January, a slew of national news publications revealed that U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was a survivo... read more
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After Trauma, Sleep May Be What You Need Most
Your brain needs the extra rest to repair and recover | After surviving trauma, your brain may emulate a small child hyped up on a candy binge, except instead of sugar... read more
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Do I Need to Go to Rehab?
Substance abuse can often be a byproduct of living through domestic violence, but there are people who can help | Some survivors turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to c... read more
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Battered Mothers Custody Conference Announces 2019 Dates
From April 26-28, protective mothers will come together to learn how to get their kids back from abusers | Every day, protective mothers—those who have been abused by ... read more
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Why You Should Celebrate Yourself This Valentine's Day
Who says February 14th festivities require a mate? | Valentine’s Day, shmalentine’s day. After leaving an abuser, that’s probably what you’re thinking—or something a l... read more
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Stages of Recovery After Trauma
Every survivor’s journey to healing is different and shouldn’t be rushed | For those who have lived through the trauma of an abusive or violent partner, they may expec... read more
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How to Call Your Lawmakers
You want to make a difference, but you’re not sure who to call or what to say. Relax. It’s easier than you think | When there’s an issue that you care about or a bill ... read more
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Smart Home Technology Is Being Used Against Survivors
Abusers unlock doors, change temperatures, listen in on cameras, as a new way to torture | As if there aren’t enough psychological ways to torment survivors of domesti... read more
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