
Domestic Violence victim stereotypes?
Stereotypes Take a second to picture a victim of domestic violence in your mind. It could be anyone–someone you think could be a victim. You
Stereotypes Take a second to picture a victim of domestic violence in your mind. It could be anyone–someone you think could be a victim. You
The Executive Director of BTSADV, Heidi Lynne, provides reflection, encouragement, and insight to the BTSADV family as we face 2021.
Domestic Violence can include verbal, emotional, social, financial, technological, and other forms of non-physical abuse.
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Understanding the correlation between DV and the holidays, and how COVID-19 further complicates everything this year.
The physical markers of abuse may have faded, but the spiritual and psychological scarring from domestic violence may last a long time after a victim leaves her abuser. Even though the road to healing from past trauma can be long, it is possible to regain what you had lost someday. Some days will be harder than others, it’s true.
When “heroes” become the perpetrators of abuse, there is a double-edged sword of action without consequence that makes situations like these especially dangerous for victims of domestic violence.
Leaving abusive relationships may not immediately equate to true healing or good mental health. True healing and stability occurs from the inside out.
You’ve had enough. It’s time to finally flee. But, he loves you. It’s deeper than love. It’s trauma-bonding.
Receive encouragement for your journey to healing.