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Advocating for Teens in a Domestic Violence Relationship
TDV, just like domestic violence, is ruthless, and the road to recovery is often long and uphill. This is why it is an issue that should not be minimized and, instead, should be taken as seriously as intimate partner violence in adults. As seen in the survivor story above, it can affect survivors long after leaving the abusive relationship.

The Dangerous Reality of Stalking
Stalking is not a playful matter. It is a dangerous reality for over 6 million people in the United States who are stalked each year.

To Our Amazing BTSADV Family
The Executive Director of BTSADV, Heidi Lynne, provides reflection, encouragement, and insight to the BTSADV family as we face 2021.

Navigating the COVID Holiday Season as a DV Survivor
Understanding the correlation between DV and the holidays, and how COVID-19 further complicates everything this year.

The Art of Healing After Domestic Violence
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.

Domestic Violence in Unexpected Places
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.

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.