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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
6 Meditation Apps to Try Anywhere

The practice of being still can help anyone from CEOs to soldiers—and yes, survivors—find peace | There are a lot of things that can help you as you try to deal with t... read more
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
Gratitude Journals May Help Anxiety, Promote Sleep

Be it on paper or in an app, being mindful of the positives can help you heal after abuse | It’s a simple act, but taking time to jot down the things that you appre... read more
Would You Try Acupuncture After Trauma?

Some FAQs about this alternative medicine that’s been around for thousands of years | Have you ever gone through something traumatic, like enduring abuse or losing ... read more
13 Ways to Endure Emotional Pain

How to break free from that voice telling you grief and pain are unending | Feelings and emotions are transient—even the darkest and most painful days don’t last fo... read more
DomesticShelters.org Book Club: Crazy Love

Our first selection is Leslie Morgan Steiner’s best-selling memoir of narrowly escaping abuse with her life | Welcome to the DomesticShelters.org Book Club. Hopeful... read more