Nurturing Empowerment: Teaching Youth About Domestic Violence
Our sons and daughters are at the forefront when it comes to helping stop domesticviolence. What we choose to tell them and teach them about could make all the difference for thefuture. It is important to be careful with how we teach the youth, while simultaneouslyempowering them.When beginning to teach about domestic violence, it may […]
The Myth of the Healing Timeline
A few words on healing. Even though I am in a healthy marriage, I am sometimes triggered by my past. I sometimes shudder and shake when disturbing memories of the past abuse creep into my mind. My breath becomes shallow, and I may shake. I have to close my eyes and remember that I’m safe. […]
How to Guides: Children Witnessing Abuse and How to Speak Out
“The greater a child’s terror, and the earlier it is experienced, the harder it becomes todevelop a strong and healthy sense of self.”― Nathaniel BrandenPeople tend to believe that children don’t observe anything. However, they are the bestjudge of their surroundings. Children have this sixth sense of feeling, observing, and sensingthings that prove to be […]
A Letter to My Rapist: From a Survivor”
A Letter to my Rapist; From a survivor… Every year, the month of April is dedicated to those who survived sexual assault, domestic abuse and rape. One month is given to the survivors; a so-called safe place to raise awareness and speak our truth. Now to you, this mere month might not mean a lot, […]
Providing Sanctuary for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
23-year-old Sara is considering leaving the abusive relationship, but the thought of possibly having toleave her dog Waggy behind fills her with anxiety, fear, and dread. She knows that many shelterswon’t accept pets, and the idea of leaving Waggy alone with the abuser’s anger terrifies her. Sarasilently vows to herself that she will find a […]
“From Trauma to Tragedy: A Journey of Resilience and Loss”
My story began at the age of seven when the babysitter stared to abuse me, it then went on to me being brutally taped at the age of 14 years of age, i was so unhappy at home and my mum was going out all the time and sleeping with different men. I dont know […]
