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A Letter to Gabby Petito from a Strangulation Survivor

What a survivor wishes she could say to the woman who lost her life at the hands of her boyfriend | I'm sorry, dear one. I'm sorry you left this earth in such a brutal... read more
After Four Strangulations, I Googled 'Domestic Abuse'

I thought I was being a good wife by ignoring my husband's abuse | It took four times for hands to be clasped around my neck in blind rage before I googled the ter... read more
Never Settle For Less Than You Deserve Again

How to recover from an abusive partner and fall back in love with yourself | It took me one year to find the courage to leave my ex-husband, who almost murdered me whe... read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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