Signs You’re in Healthy Relationships
For many domestic violence survivors, dating might seem daunting after surviving abusive relationships. For survivors, a time will come when they’ll feel comfortable dating again, but do not know the signs of healthy relationships. However, some survivors might fear dating again because they fear future partners might be similar to their abusers. Some survivors struggle […]
Why Saying “It’s Not Bad” is Dangerous
By Jenn Rockefeller Language is at the core of what we are as a society. It’s how we communicate our wants, needs, thoughts, and emotions. Sometimes using a slightly different word to convey something can give a statement an entirely different meaning. When we talk about something as serious as domestic violence, sometimes we use […]
What is Reproductive Coercion?
By Jenn Rockefeller It is not gender specific. It can happen to men, women and non-binary victims of domestic violence. It can happen at any time within relationships. It doesn’t discriminate – it can happen to the rich or poor, and to all those with differing racial backgrounds. What is “it?” It’s called reproductive coercion […]
When Abuse Escalates
By Jamey Sheesley Escalation in abusive relationships is very dangerous. Victims tend to experience a steep increase in the abuse as part of the abusive cycle or if they find any sort of independence from their abusive partner. What is the cycle of abuse? Even though every abusive relationship is different, there is always a […]
Reactive Abuse: What It is and Why Abusers Rely on It
One of the most common tactics abusers use is to shift blame for the abuse onto the victim. The abuser will claim the victim is the abuser because of the reaction the victim has. The abuser may even attempt to convince the victim that there is nothing worth reacting over and that the victim is […]
Break the Silence 2019: What BTS Has in Store for the New Year
By Jamey Sheesley Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence started in 2011 with founder Kristen Paruginog breaking her silence. Since 2011, BTS has been spreading Kristen’s voice through social media and other forms. Fast forward to the end of 2018 and the BTS Facebook page has over 100,000 followers and the message against domestic violence […]
