Afraid to Come Forward: Why Men Don’t Report Domestic Violence
By Jamey Sheesley When we talk about victims of domestic violence, many people automatically think of women; however, men suffer from domestic violence as well. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men over 18 in the United States have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate […]
My Child was Sexually Assaulted: Now What?
By Chyna Snell As parents and caregivers, discovering that your child has been sexually assaulted can bring a range of emotions out of us. Children also experience many things following sexual assault, including, but not limited to, embarrassment, shame, confusion, and anxiety. While finding methods of processing your feelings about this situation, it is critical […]
Empowerment Through Education: Resources for Survivors
By Sunny Lim When domestic violence survivors escape abusive relationships, it can be difficult to find the financial means to pay for schooling and other career training programs. Whether you’re interested in enrolling at a graduate program, trade school, or any educational program for vocational training, there are scholarships and grants available for survivors. For […]
Self Care for Healing: Why It’s Important for Men, Too
Men are often forgotten in times of tribulation, possibly because men are silent sufferers, feeling they need to be the protectors from violence. However, they too experience abuse. Here are some self-care tips for men, because while I have a female perspective, I have the human perspective – and some activities work for humans in […]
It Doesn’t Just Take Time
By Emilie Trepanier Time is a funny thing. Actually, it’s everything. Time chooses when and how, It chooses who and where, But what time cannot do Is fix everything, I fear. Time can aid healing Like a bandaid, Advil, or treatment. Time can work as a circle Or a roller coaster Bringing back memories you […]
Is it Sexual Assault if You’re Married?
By Jenn Rockefeller One of the many questions that abuse survivors ask themselves is, “Is it sexual assault if you’re married?” It’s a valid question to ask because all we want to know is if our experiences were real or imagined. Think about it: many of us are taught early on that what happens between […]
