Therapeutic Interventions for Healing From Domestic Violence

By Survivor Sammie S. Rose Healing Through Accepting My Journey My journey from merely surviving to thriving was not painless, but what was needed to fuel healing within myself. So I could move on from one of the most distressing and arduous experiences of my life. My relationship with my abuser sent me through the […]

Safety for Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets

By Iris Pendelton For many survivors of domestic violence, pets are more than just animals—they are family. The companionship and unconditional love that pets provide can be a source of strength during difficult times. However, leaving an abusive home becomes even more complicated when a beloved pet is involved. Abusers often use pets as a […]

Understanding and Addressing Teen Domestic Violence

By Jessica Christinson Domestic violence harms many, and among teenagers, it remains an often-overlooked crisis. People frequently view teenage relationships as innocent or just part of growing up, which makes it easy to miss the warning signs of abuse. But teen domestic violence is accurate, and recognizing it earlier can help young people build healthy […]

How to Comfort a Friend Who May Be in an Abusive Relationship

By Tara Woodlee Do you think your friend may be in an abusive relationship, but don’t know where to start? Read on to find out how to be helpful, how to support, and how to get your friend to safety! Sarah Sarah used to be full of life, always laughing and excited about new adventures. […]

Need to Know Facts About Domestic Violence

By Mikayla Shave Domestic violence includes not just sexual assault, or punching a spouse. Domestic violence includes predatory skillsets—gaslighting, weaponized incompetence, and withholding of finances. It includes an abuser isolating their victims in such a way that they may not understand their actions. It’s like a wolf hunting for prey. They start with subjects who […]

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody

By Mikayla Shave Domestic violence is a grim reality that affects countless families across the globe. It is not only a deeply personal issue. But also one that has significant legal implications, especially when it comes to child custody cases. Parents embroiled in these difficult situations often face a labyrinth of legal challenges that are […]