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Ask Amanda: Why Do I Feel So Tired All the Time?
During or after trauma, one of the defining symptoms can be exhaustion | Q: “I am so ridiculously tired all the time. I was with an abuser for four years—physical, emo... read more
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Ask Amanda: My Cousin is Missing
She said she went to a shelter, but doesn’t know where she is | Q: My cousin has been missing since Friday night following a fight with her husband in front of her chi... read more
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Ask Amanda: The Courts Aren't Keeping My Friend Safe
If the courts won’t listen to protection order violations, what are your options? | Q: Hello, I have a friend who recently got a protection order against her abusive e... read more
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Ask Amanda: How Do I Become a Survivor Advocate?
You can find an abundance of online training options to become proficient in domestic violence | Q: I’m not a survivor of domestic violence, but I’ve supported several... read more
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Ask Amanda: Getting Through Father's Day After Abuse
For some survivors of domestic violence, this holiday to celebrate men can be triggering | Q: This will be the first Father’s Day since divorcing my abusive ex-husband... read more
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Ask Amanda: I Fear For My Grandchildren's Lives
The cycle of abuse is continuing from father to son | Q: I have two grandchildren, ages 2 and 4. I’m afraid they’re being verbally abused by their father, my son, who ... read more
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Ask Amanda: What if Your Landlord is Abusive?
No one deserves to live in a stressful, threatening environment | Q: Hello. I'm a 60-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis. My landlord has been terrorizing me. He re... read more
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Ask Amanda: Does Having Money Keep You Safe from Abusers?
You can probably guess the answer to this one. A Silicon Valley advocate weighs in | Q: There’s a stereotype that domestic violence primarily affects lower income indi... read more
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Ask Amanda: Is It Ever Safe to Go Back?
An abuser promises things will be different this time. Can this ever be true? | Q: My ex who abused me wants me to come back. He promised things are going to be differ... read more
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Ask Amanda: Are We Ready to Adopt a Pet?
Survivor mom wonders if six months after abuse is too soon to adopt a pet | Q: I left an abusive husband six months ago and moved into a fairly small apartment. I’m so... read more
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Ask Amanda: Dealing with Toxic Family Members
It's hard to understand why those closest to you wouldn't believe you were abused | Q: Some of my closest family members aren’t supportive of me leaving my abu... read more
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Ask Amanda: Abuser Refuses to Move Out
Is there any way to force an abuser out of a shared home? | Q: I have a dear friend who is in trouble—her and her daughter’s dad, who is very verbally abusive, live to... read more
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Ask Amanda: Disabled Survivor with No Support
Survivors with disabilities can face barriers and stigmas, but there is hope | Q: I got away from my abuser five months ago, and while at least I'm not on the streets ... read more
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Ask Amanda: My Abuser Is Trying to Keep Me from Getting Help
Why you need to question everything your abuser says | Q: My abuser has taken the only shelter and its services away from me. He went there to file a restraining order... 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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