After Abuse
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Keeping Your Cool as a First-Time Single Parent
During this stressful time, kids look to the protective parent to set an example | After leaving abuse, survivors might find themselves in the role of single parent fo... read more
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Shelter Graduates Pay It Forward to Help Incoming Women
Former residents of one Las Vegas shelter formed a group to mentor other survivors | Las Vegas is famous for many things—Elvis impersonators, neon-lit-everything, danc... read more
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Should an Abuser's Parents Still Get to See the Grandkids?
As the holidays approach, survivors may be wondering how to respond to this tricky request | The holidays are a time for family to come together, hold hands and sing “... read more
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From Survivors to CEOs
FreeFrom is helping survivors find financial stability by starting their own businesses | Beyoncé asked it, so we’ll just back up what she said. “Who run the world? G... read more
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Why Is She Speaking Out Now?
We need to stop using a survivor’s fear of coming forward as a reason to disbelieve them | In light of the #MeToo movement and the Time’s Up campaign, one of the most ... read more
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Ask Amanda: Why Can't I Trust a New Person
If you have trouble making connections after abuse, it may be a sign of PTSD | Q: I just read your article about feeling sorry for your abuser, which was a great ar... read more
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Write a Resume That Gets Noticed
For survivors heading into the job market, this piece of paper is your first chance to impress | Many survivors of domestic abuse will find themselves back in the job... read more
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To Do: Start a Movement
5 ways to stand up against domestic violence in your community | Whether you’ve survived it, known someone who has survived it, or are just a kind and decent human ... read more
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Ready to Relocate?
8 questions to ask yourself before making a move | Whether you want to distance yourself from an abuser for safety reasons or you just want a fresh start, relocati... read more
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Women-Run Auto Repair Shop Sparks Change
For every three jobs done for the general public, a survivor gets essential car repairs free of charge | As a woman, there are several places you likely hate visiti... read more
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Self-Care Bucket List
52 ideas for a year of making yourself a priority | Survivors living with or healing from domestic abuse should think about self-care as a vital step in their ... read more
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Ask Amanda: I Feel Sorry For My Abuser. Am I Crazy?
Survivors can cycle through many emotions after leaving an abuser, even sympathy | Q: I was married 12 years [to an abuser], together 5, so total 17 years. I'm stil... read more
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The Power of Probation
How probation officers can help protect survivors from re-abuse | You’ve been abused and terrorized, and then you relived every dreadful second again and again in r... read more
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5 At-Home Healing Techniques
Combating the after-effects of trauma without leaving your house | Ruth Jewell escaped domestic violence more than three decades ago, but she still feels the effect... read more
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App Review: For Coeds and Cadets
The pros and cons of two new apps aimed to help keep you safe | It’s women between the ages of 20 and 24 who are most likely to be abused by an intimate partner. An... read more
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