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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
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
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
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
When the Work Is Too Much

5 ways to avoid burnout when you advocate for domestic violence survivors | Jessica Teperow, director of prevention programs for the Massachusetts-based organization R... read more
Building Resilience After Trauma: Lessons from Chile

Inspiration for those feeling burdened by the life's mishaps | Picture that you live in a little coastal village in Chile. Maybe you fish or sell homemade empanad... read more
10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Locally

Want to do something to help, but not sure what? Start here. | More than one-third of women and one in 12 men have experienced intimate partner violence in thei... read more
5 Stages of Recovery After a Breakup

Emotional healing will come, but it’s a process | The reasons people stay in an obviously unhealthy relationship are as varied as the relationships themselves. They... read more
When Domestic Violence Takes a Toll on the Helpers

Understanding vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue in support persons | We can all feel a sense of information overload sometimes. Our emotional psyches can only... read more
When the Feelings Rush Back

Triggers domestic violence survivors face, and how to get through them | A survivor might be able to escape a violent partner. But they may experience traumatic ... read more
When Survivors Self-Injure to Cope

How to put an end to the practice commonly known as cutting | You’ve probably heard of a practice called cutting. But you may think it’s something teenage girls eng... read more
Domestic Violence Survivors at Higher Risk for Suicide

Watch for these warning signs | Multiple studies have found that domestic violence survivors have higher-than-average rates of suicidal thoughts, with as many as 23... read more
Ask Amanda: Staying Positive During Abuse

When your world is negative, how not to give up | Q: How can a woman, still with an abusive partner, stay positive in a world of negativity and not give up? – Darleen ... read more
Why Some Survivors Minimize Their Abuse

When this coping mechanism can be a good thing | As an abuse survivor, have you ever said to yourself or someone else: “It’s really not that bad,” “He’s never ac... read more
6 Ways to Get Away for Cheap

Tips for taking a vacation on a budget | There’s nothing like getting out of town for a few days to clear your mind and just let go of any stressors back home. Taking... read more