Self Care for Advocates
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence must practice self-care so that we may continue to provide the best care and support possible. Especially because we have the tendency to experience burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma. Even when we try to keep our advocate work separate from our personal lives at home, it can sometimes […]
Dispelling Myths About Domestic Violence
By Cerelia Abram If they wouldn’t drink or use drugs, they wouldn’t be abusive. Although substance abuse can increase the severity and frequency of abusive episodes, substance abuse does not cause domestic violence. Any treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse will not cure abusive behavior. If anything, substance abuse serves as an excuse for abusers […]
Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Anyone can become a victim of domestic abuse, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), released a report noting that 58% of survivors in the LGBTQ+ community, 10% of them reported that an ex-lover or partner instigated the violence against them. Barriers to Leaving Abuse With IPV, it can […]
Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse
By Amy Thomson Spiritual abuse is a form of psychological manipulation used by abusers to coerce their victims into compliance by using religious belief as leverage. Regardless of the religion involved, doctrine is used by both the abuser and the enabling members of the congregation to force the victim into subjection. How spiritual abuse manifests […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Healthy Arguments and Abuse
We all hope for our relationships to be as peaceful as possible. However, regardless of how healthy our relationships are, there are occasions where we will disagree with our partners and have arguments. When both parties are willing to seek a resolution to the disagreements in a healthy way, it is indicative of healthy dynamics. […]
National Grief Awareness Day: How to Understand Grief
By: Meghan Mausteller National Grief Awareness Day, which is celebrated on August 30, was founded by Angie Cartwright in 2014. Cartwright experienced grief in her life in the loss of her baby sister when she was only five years old, the death of her husband in a car accident in 1996 and the passing of […]
