4 Myths About Domestic Violence
By Emilie Trepanier There are many myths about domestic violence that minimize the impact it has on survivors. Whether you’re an advocate or a survivor yourself, this article is meant for you. It is easy to leave, and if you don’t then you’re weak. “Why didn’t they just leave?” It is said so often that […]
Emotional Abuse and Sleep Deprivation as Tools of Coercion – Part One
Written and adapted by: Amy, BTSADV Volunteer Commonly misjudged as a trivial matter, verbal and emotional abuse are perhaps two of the most used tools in the abuser’s arsenal. It is not difficult to think non-physical abuse is not all that serious, because there are no visible wounds left behind when abusers use these tactics. This […]
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Tips for Daily Self Care
Daily self care is an important step in the healing process. Taking care of ourselves isn’t something we immediately think about. We are so busy with work, school, running a home and taking care of others that we simply forget to stop and take care of ourselves. This simple forgetfulness can be exacerbated when we […]
Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
By Jenn Rockefeller The healing process for a survivor of narcissistic abuse is a lengthy and complicated one. It is fraught with anxiety, stress, doubt, depression and much more. Survivors are left feeling alone, scared, unsure and worthless. So how are survivors supposed to heal? How are they to even begin the healing process? And […]
