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The Domestic Violence Survivors Playlist: Take 2

Songs for survival, strength and, of course, singing in the shower | In our first Survivor’s Playlist, we compiled a bevy of songs, with your help, to uplift, inspire,... read more
6 Tips to Overcome Body Shame

Set yourself free from abuse-induced body shame | Many abusers criticize and even disfigure their partner’s body as a tactic of control. Over time, the survivor may co... read more
3 Ways to Become Mentally Stronger in 2020

Let’s make this year the year we stood up to fear and stood up for ourselves | Setting resolutions can be a healthy thing when done right. We all want to resolve at so... read more
Putting Trauma Down in Words

The ways journaling can help survivors | For myself, journaling started with one of those palm-sized hardcover diaries adorned with a photograph of fluffy white kitten... read more
I Tried Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

There's a yoga class that caters to survivors of all types of trauma | I’m one of about 20 million Americans who turns to yoga on a regular basis as both a workout... read more
When Stress Literally Hurts

The physical toll stress can take on the body | How many times have you felt your body literally unwind like a tightly coiled spring at the end of a stressful day? You... read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Your Crazy Love Questions Answered

Author Leslie Morgan Steiner shares her survivor perspective—plus, the next book for Domestic Shelters Book Club revealed | Back in May, we invited readers of Domestic... read more