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  Debunking the Top 5 Self-Care Myths

  Putting yourself first isn’t selfish and other things to unlearn | Self-care has gained notable momentum in the wellness community. We are all familiar with the concep... read more

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  I Married a Survivor of Domestic Violence

  He wants his survivor wife to feel unconditional love | I remember when we first got together; she used to ask me if it was OK for her to get her hair done. Today she ... read more

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  A World Without Domestic Violence: Part III

  Imagine what would happen if abusers were actually held accountable for their crimes | In this final part of Barry Goldstein’s series, the former attorney, long-time d... read more

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  History and Purpose of Domestic Violence Coalitions

  Expert Weighs in on Florida Investigation, Importance of Coalitions | There has been some troubling news recently reported by the Miami Herald about the Florida Coalit... read more

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  Custody Courts Aren't Believing Kids: Part II

  In custody court, not believing survivors and their children puts lives at risk | In this second part of Barry Goldstein’s series, the former attorney, long-time domes... read more

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  Where We're Going Wrong: Part I

  Former attorney and advocate Barry Goldstein breaks down what works and what doesn’t when it comes to preventing domestic violence | In this first of his three-part se... read more

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  Domestic Violence and Gaps in Federal Gun Law

  The "boyfriend loophole" is getting women killed | Jasmine Gaytan was killed when she was only 20 years old. Her boyfriend fired the bullets and carried her ... read more

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  'To Escape, I Ran 2 Miles Barefoot in February'

  One survivor literally ran for her life to be free from abuse | I ran 2 miles. It may not seem like much, but I ran those miles barefoot. It was 28 degrees outside. It... read more

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  Why I Work the Domestic Violence Helpline

  Men Have a Responsibility to Pick up the Pieces | The call came at about 2:30 a.m. I put on my robe and pulled out my notebook before answering, knowing that I would n... read more

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  Appreciating Survivors of Abuse While Supporting Its Victims

  Are they survivors or victims? There is no right answer, says one expert | Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other traumas are rightly proud of overco... read more

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  5 Things I Learned After Becoming a Survivor

  She went from rock bottom to lifting other survivors up | Super Bowl Sunday is an anniversary of sorts for me, and this one was a milestone: Five years ago, my life ch... read more

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  Listening to Victims Can Reduce Domestic Violence Deaths

  Communities have to remember that survivors are the experts | As an advocate for abused women and an educator and trainer on domestic violence, I’ve been traveling aro... read more

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  To Those Who Feel Broken from Childhood Trauma

  One writer says she feels ‘beautifully broken,’ and that’s OK | This is for you. This is for me. This is addressing the horror, the invisible illness: childhood trauma... read more

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  Eat, Sleep, Breathe: Healing My Grieving Heart

  One woman’s journey through trauma and grief will resonate with survivors of all kinds | I had always approached pretty much most of life’s challenges from an intelle... read more

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  Nobody Would Have Been Surprised If I Had Died

  She says everyone knew she was living with an abuser growing up. No one intervened | It starts somewhere. It starts in the home. I know what a mass shooter can look... read more