How to Identify or Create Social Support Systems
It’s okay to feel vulnerable when asking for help. Because domestic violence thrives when victims are isolated, social support has often been restricted or made extremely difficult for a victim to obtain. Where can you find a support system of people who recognize these challenges? How can you even articulate what you’ve experienced in your […]
Having a Solid Support System
Having a solid support system following an abusive relationship is vital to a survivor’s healing and recovery journey. After an abusive situation, life is chaotic. Very often, survivors don’t know where to turn or what to do. Many are just going through the motions of barely surviving. That’s why it’s incredibly helpful to have a […]
We are Survivors: The Ongoing Process of Healing
What does it mean to be a survivor of an abusive relationship? How does one even begin to heal from such an experience? Being survivors Being a survivor means not just educating yourself on what you endured, but also standing up and speaking out to educate others. Reach out and speak out. It may be […]
How to Safety Plan with a Friend Experiencing DV
When your friend confides in you that they are being abused, you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You may face difficulties finding the best way to help them. Researching organizations that can assist with signs of abuse and suggestions for your friend is an excellent place to start. Creating a safety plan with a friend experiencing […]
How to Support Healthy Love
Having healthy relationships with friends and romantic partners is the backbone to a living an overall fulfilling and healthy life. It means having stability, warmth, healthy love, companionship, devotion, and true friendship. Healthy love is what keeps us going when times are tough, or when nothing seems to be going right – when your partner […]
Stalking in the Digital Age
Before modern technology could be exploited for monitoring and intimidating, the effort that stalkers exerted was mostly physical. The bulk of stalking was carried out by bombarding the victim with unwanted calls, sending threatening letters, or unwanted gifts. Stalkers would watch their victims or repeatedly go places the stalker expected them to be. Stalking in […]
