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When Stress Literally Hurts
October 21, 2019 The physical toll stress can take on the body | ...
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Helping Kids Feel 'SAFE' at School
October 16, 2019 An innovative school in Austin, Texas was made ...
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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies
October 14, 2019 Ignoring your feelings is going to get you nowh...
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When Stress Literally Hurts
October 21, 2019 The physical toll stress can take on the body | ...
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Helping Kids Feel 'SAFE' at School
October 16, 2019 An innovative school in Austin, Texas was made ...
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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies
October 14, 2019 Ignoring your feelings is going to get you nowh...
Read more
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The Book That's an Urgent Wake-Up Call
August 14, 2019 Our next Book Club selection, No Visible Bruises, shines a light on the epidemic of violence that continues to plague us | “People don’t want to re... read more
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Ask Amanda: My Cousin is Missing
August 12, 2019 She said she went to a shelter, but doesn’t know where she is | Q: My cousin has been missing since Friday night following a fight with her husband... read more
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Survivor Tonya: Broke to Businesswoman
August 07, 2019 An abuser tried to bankrupt her, but now this strong, female entrepreneur is getting even | First date. First butterflies. First kiss. First punc... read more
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How Do I Donate Items to Shelters?
August 05, 2019 Tips for making the biggest impact on domestic abuse with your in-kind donations | Whether you’re full-on Marie Kondo-ing your way through your hom... read more
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Slamming Sexism
July 31, 2019 Real-life examples of how woman respond to everyday sexism | I, a woman, once wanted to buy a water softener. You know, once of those big barrel lo... read more
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Are Abusers Narcissists, Psychopaths or Sociopaths?
July 29, 2019 The differences between these three personality disorders | When describing an abusive partner, the terms narcissist, psychopath and sociopath ofte... read more
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How Beauty Boosts Confidence
July 24, 2019 Helping survivors shine, one lipstick at a time | When Sheryl Kurland had a tough day growing up, her mom would always say, “Sheryl, just put on a ... read more
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Through the Eyes of an ER Physician
July 22, 2019 The hardest part is letting them go back home, says one | Despite stereotypes, a survivor of domestic violence doesn’t often stand out in a crowd. ... read more
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How Social Stigma Silences Domestic Violence Victims
July 17, 2019 Why many domestic violence victims are reluctant to report | Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse a... read more
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Is Closure Possible After Abuse?
July 15, 2019 Survivors weigh in on how they found a way to move forward after domestic violence | It might seem impossible right now, survivors, given where you... read more
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Trauma-Related Guilt Is a Liar
July 10, 2019 You didn’t cause the abuse and you couldn’t have stopped it | As if it’s not enough to endure trauma and all its cohorts, like anxiety, depression,... read more
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How to Minimize Stress and Fear During Your Divorce
July 08, 2019 10 ways to make sure you’re taking care of yourself during this time | There is no way to completely eliminate the stress of dealing with an abuser... read more
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Ask Amanda: The Courts Aren't Keeping My Friend Safe
July 03, 2019 If the courts won’t listen to protection order violations, what are your options? | Q: Hello, I have a friend who recently got a protection order a... read more
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When Someone Else Controls the Money
July 01, 2019 Learn these terms and you can recognize financial abuse | A relationship with an abusive partner often devastates victims’ finances. Unfortunately,... read more
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Guess How Many Domestic Violence Offenders Go to Jail
June 26, 2019 Whatever the number in your head, it's probably even lower | We identified 517 cases of domestic violence in our nationally representative surv... read more
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