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6 Ways to Get Better Sleep

Too stressed to sleep? Quiet your mind and relax your body by trying these at-home remedies | During period of stress in our lives -- such as living with an abusive... read more
How to Go From Surviving to Thriving After Abuse

4 ways to start taking care of yourself better today | Emerging from an abusive relationship presents the opportunity to shift from a surviving mode to a thriving m... read more
Could Adopting a Pet Help You Heal?

When, what and why to adopt | There are many things we’re advised to do for the betterment of our health – eat more kale, start jogging, go to bed earlier, drink wat... read more
How to Find Your Laugh Again

Why getting the giggles can help your body heal after trauma | The last thing most survivors of trauma feel like doing is breaking out into uproarious laughter. Liv... read more
Recharge, Rejuvenate and Renew

A mind, body and spirit cleanse for survivors | Increased body toxins can occur as a result of things we consume, such as air, food, water and chemicals. Stress, an... read more
Defending Yourself 101

Simple self-defense tactics that may save your life | Batterers often have size and strength on their side when committing acts of violence, making it particularly di... read more
Hugs That Dont Trigger Fear in Survivors

Why hugging is a no-go for some survivors | For many of us, there’s nothing like a big, warm hug to make our hearts soar and our stress melt away. As human beings, ... read more
The Signs of Depression

Do you notice any of these symptoms in yourself? | Depression isn’t just feeling down every once in a while—it’s a serious mood disorder that can lead to a variety ... read more
4 Ways to Find a Healthy Relationship

Watch for these red flags early on | Scary thought: It’s not uncommon for a batterer to be the most charming person in the room when you first meet them. It’s not u... read more
Exercise Can Help Zap Stress

5 stress-busting workouts to try | Trauma, such as enduring and surviving domestic violence, inevitably comes along with a hefty dose of stress, which can leave you... read more
Has The Life Been Sucked Out of You?

10 ways to use your thoughts to refill youself | The effects of domestic abuse most often leave victims and survivors feeling physically, mentally and emotionally d... read more
8 Confidence Boosters

Improve your self-esteem by trying one of these each week | Maybe you’re recovering from a domestic violence situation, or you’re working up to leaving an abusive part... read more
Are You Experiencing These Symptoms of PTSD?

How therapeutic massage could help you recover | Enduring any length of abuse—whether physical or psychological—is a form of trauma. Some domestic violence survivors ... read more
Revitalizing Your Spirit After Abuse

6 self-healing ideas for your recovery process | Leaving a safe house can be quite daunting for a survivor of domestic abuse, but it can also be a redefining period... read more
Why Survivors Should Set Goals for the Future

Think long-term when you're escaping violence  | Business mogul Bill Gates once said that people tend to overestimate what they can do in one year but und... read more