Taking Care of You

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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