Stability Created from the Inside Out

Leaving abusive relationships may not immediately equate to true healing or good mental health. True healing and stability occurs from the inside out.

Sometimes It’s Deeper Than Love: It’s Trauma Bonding

You’ve had enough. It’s time to finally flee. But, he loves you. It’s deeper than love. It’s trauma-bonding.

You Never Deserve The Abuse

“You never deserve the abuse” is the message Andrea has for her Survivor Sisters after recounting her own abuse. As Andrea breaks her silence, she questions why she stayed and why those around her never spoke up about the abuse that they witnessed between her and her boyfriend. Thank you for your strength Andrea.

New Board Member: Midori Davidson

I Chose to Forgive Because It Was The Right Thing For Me

Ashley experienced intimate partner violence at the hands of her former boyfriend. Even after obtaining a restraining order, her abuser was intent on finding a way into her life. Ashley’s inner strength, coupled with the rare kindness from strangers, allowed her to escape, during a harrowing and violent abusive outburst. Ashley shared her vulnerable story of choosing to forgive in the hope that other survivors and friends are able to understand the power of survival, her choices, and her way of breaking the cycle.

Leaving My Abuser and Living with PTSD

A survivor leaves her abuser and is left the PTSD. Her story epitomizes the dangers that survivors face during and after escape.