Taking Care of You
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The Link Between Abuse, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
Your exhaustion could be the sign of something more serious | Domestic violence has long been linked to mental health conditions such as depression and post-trau... read more
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Healing Through Massage
Massage therapy can help treat PTSD, pain, stress and more | Getting a massage isn’t just about pampering yourself, though it is a lovely side benefit. According to... read more
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5 At-Home Healing Techniques
Combating the after-effects of trauma without leaving your house | Ruth Jewell escaped domestic violence more than three decades ago, but she still feels the effect... read more
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How to End Your Victim Mindset
An important step to healing your psyche after escaping domestic violence | The physical wounds of domestic violence often heal well before the emotional ones are e... read more
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The Survivor's Playlist
With your help, we compiled a list of songs that empower and inspire | Music can be like an empathetic friend, voicing the thoughts and feelings we have cooped up i... read more
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5 Meditations to Try
This power practice has the potential to calm and center survivors and victim advocates | Have you ever been told to just breathe when you’re feeling an... read more
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Running for Her Life
One survivor tells how running helped her heal after almost losing her life to domestic violence | Liane Daniels took up running in high school, but life got in the... read more
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An Investment in Independence
The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program helps survivors find success through education | Money can’t buy happiness. But when generous financial assistance come... read more
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Tapping Out of Trauma
How thought field therapy can reduce fear and anxiety in survivors | Being a survivor of domestic violence is an emotional business. Whether you’re still being abus... read more
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Exclusive Webinar, Chat by DV Expert Lundy Bancroft
Bancroft wants to share new information with survivors and professionals on the reasons why abusers do what they do | For the first time ever, acclaimed speaker, co... read more
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Volunteering to Heal
Could helping others help you? | Pictured above: Audrey Mabrey, right, with a fellow survivor. Audrey Mabrey’s husband wasn’t abusive during their marriage. ... read more
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Stop a Flashback in Its Tracks
Grounding techniques can bring you back to the present | It can happen in an instant. A scene on television, a couple fighting or a whiff of cologne is all it takes to... read more
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Online Virtual Therapy
We try out two Internet therapy sites to see if they really do have healing powers | Talking through trauma with a therapist is something survivors of domestic viol... read more
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You Can Stop Apologizing Now
What it means when you can't stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ after escaping abuse | Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” ... read more
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Break the Silence
A survivor’s retreat in San Diego helps women begin their healing journey | “But no one believes me.” “I can’t make the nightmares stop.” “Will I ever b... read more
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