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Sites that Help You Avoid Triggers in Movies, TV Shows

Stop here before you watch—these websites can be helpful for survivors of trauma | Have you ever been watching a movie when one of the characters angrily slams a door ... read more
DV Survivors and Self-Doubt: Am I Doing the Right Thing?

How questioning yourself makes it harder to escape domestic violence | Thanks to social and cultural influences, many women have long been conditioned to feel like the... read more
A Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The signs and symptoms of PTSD in survivors of domestic violence | One possible side effect of living through trauma is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Th... read more
Domestic Violence Survivors: Thinking of Suicide?

It’s not uncommon during or after abuse to think suicide is your only way out. How to turn off those negative voices and find hope for the future | Information shared ... read more
Is It OK to Step Away from a Survivor of Domestic Violence?

Helping a friend or family member who is a victim of domestic abuse can wear you out. You may need to take a break to care for yourself | It is incredibly frustrating ... read more
Write Your Book

Tips and tricks from authors, editors and publishers for domestic violence survivors who are ready to tell their story and get it on the shelves | I regularly get emai... read more
New Year's Resolution: No More Lists of Resolutions

Three new—and less defeating—ways to kick off the New Year other than making that same old list of resolutions | I don’t know about you, but that list of New Year’s re... read more
A Guide to Celebrating the Holidays After Trauma

The holidays after abuse are for new beginnings, new traditions and finding your joy again | Mariah Carey season, I mean, the holiday season, is upon us! While many of... read more
10 Suggestions for Coping with Loneliness in the Pandemic

Loneliness might make you feel like calling up an ex, and when abuse was involved, this is a horrible idea | Domestic abusers isolate their partners as a controlling t... read more
5 Ways to Start Fresh in 2021

Aren’t we all recovering from the trauma of 2020? Here’s how to let it go | If it wasn’t the pandemic, it was the social unrest. And if not that, there was the loss of... read more
What Did You Do for Yourself After Leaving?

Survivors share how they rebuilt their self-esteem after abuse | After months or years of being trapped in a relationship with an abuser, that first breath of freedom ... read more
When All You Can Remember Are the Good Times

After abuse, it’s time to release the memories that make you feel guilty for walking away | Domestic violence survivors often have mixed feelings after they end a rela... read more
After Abuse, Everyone Has an Opinion

After leaving an abuser, some people will share judgement, opinions—here’s why you shouldn’t listen | If you told anyone during your relationship about the abuse you w... read more
Can Virtual Support Help You Heal?

How to get the most out of online support services and survivor communities | For many reasons, not the least of which is safety, it can be difficult for victims and s... 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