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I Got Arrested, Too. Now What?
April 08, 2020 What to do if you find yourself in handcuffs ju...
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'I Stayed at a Domestic Violence Shelter'
April 06, 2020 One survivor mom talks about the turmoil of dec...
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How to Afford a Pandemic
April 01, 2020 In the midst of all the continuous bad news sur...
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I Got Arrested, Too. Now What?
April 08, 2020 What to do if you find yourself in handcuffs ju...
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'I Stayed at a Domestic Violence Shelter'
April 06, 2020 One survivor mom talks about the turmoil of dec...
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How to Afford a Pandemic
April 01, 2020 In the midst of all the continuous bad news sur...
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What Is Sexual Coercion?
December 23, 2019 Just because it’s not rape, doesn’t mean it’s not abuse | Maybe your partner guilted you into it, or just kept asking until you relented. Or maybe ... read more
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Ask Amanda: I Need to Get My Daughter Out
December 18, 2019 “It’s like someone is ripping a piece from me,” says a desperate mom all the way in South Africa | Q: I’m in Western Cape [Africa]. I need to get m... read more
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You Have to Read This Book
December 16, 2019 Author Rachel Louise Snyder talks about what we’re missing in the domestic violence movement | Back in August, we announced our next DomesticShelte... read more
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I Tried Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
December 11, 2019 There's a yoga class that caters to survivors of all types of trauma | I’m one of about 20 million Americans who turns to yoga on a regular bas... read more
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Recording Phone Calls Can Help Prove Abuse
December 09, 2019 Here’s what you need to know about what’s legal and admissible | Proving nonphysical abuse in court is tricky for domestic violence survivor but on... read more
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My Brain Created 100 Personalities to Protect Me
December 04, 2019 An incredible story of survival and the failure of family court | Marielle Krogh starts out our interview by saying, “My story is probably going to... read more
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Undiagnosed Brain Injuries Common in Survivors
December 02, 2019 Ohio study leads to new tools for advocates and survivors | Traumatic brain injury has gotten a lot of attention in recent years as professional fo... read more
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When You Can't Collect Evidence
November 27, 2019 Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? | Ask any survivor, advocate... read more
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The Next in Line for Abuse
November 25, 2019 Should a survivor warn a new partner that they’re dating an abuser? | Alyssa’s* teenage boyfriend was possessively jealous and controlling, verball... read more
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It's Not Love, It's Love Bombing
November 20, 2019 Abusers rely on long-term tactics to build up a sense of dependency in their victim | You might not have heard of the term love bombing before, but... read more
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When Fighting Abuse Could Lead to Deportation
November 18, 2019 New laws may scare immigrant survivors into silence | Stricter laws around immigration are making domestic violence survivors who fear deportation ... read more
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10 Must-Hear Podcasts on Domestic Violence
November 13, 2019 Plus, thinking about getting behind the mic? Tips for starting your own | If you haven’t been pulled into a podcast yet, what are you waiting for? ... read more
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
November 11, 2019 Stocked up on socks? This year, ask Santa for one of these gifts that benefit survivors and the nonprofits that help them | Pictured is the Stripes... read more
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How Limiting Abortion Rights Keeps Survivors in Danger
November 06, 2019 As the fate of a woman’s right to choose is under attack, survivors know even a rape exception may not help them | COVID-19 Update: Anti-abortion g... read more
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Ask Amanda: Single Mom Desperately Needs a Car
November 04, 2019 Grants that help survivors buy a car, and how to find a reliable used one | Q: Is there help out there for a single mom in a shelter to buy a car? ... read more
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