Taking Care of You

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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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  Turning Off the News is Self-Care

  For many, including survivors of violence, the daily download of bad news can be triggering | In today’s rapidly changing environment, it’s natural to want to stay inf... read more

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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