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Over 70% of domestic violence murders happen after the victim has ended the relationship, after she is gotten out. Because then the abuser has nothing left to lose. Other outcomes include long-term stalking, even after the abuser has remarried.
Pope Francis Tells Survivor He Can See Her Dignity
Italy’s Domestic Violence Problem Recent comments made by Pope Francis towards a survivor of domestic violence have helped to shine a light on the epidemic
Lonely at the Holidays: When Life is Far From the Hallmark Channel Movie
It seems as though every cheesy holiday movie has the exact same plot. Two attractive, yet hesitant, people meet. One is usually from a big
Being An Ally Over the Holidays
Last week, in the blog “The Holidays and Domestic Violence,” we saw some numbers that suggestion abuse calls to shelters and law enforcement actually lessen
The Holidays and Domestic Violence
The Numbers May Lie Do you remember hearing that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from outer space? This is
My Survivor Story
I was 15 and he was 21. I thought he thought I was mature for my age. He bought me wine coolers. I was just
Vanessa’s Story
Hi. My name is Vanessa, and I am a survivor of domestic abuse. Here’s the reason I’m writing this—my abuser was over 1,000 miles away
My Survivor Story
My mother was abusive, and I replaced her in marriage. She followed me across the country and made good friends with my ex-husband, who drinks
A Guide to Becoming a Thankful Survivor
I have spent years of my life in turmoil, confusion, hypervigilance, exhaustion, and many other negative emotional states, but when I look back over time and through my healing process, I am grateful for numerous aspects of my journey.
My Own Holiday of Hope
I walked into that Christmas party on December 13, 2018, with both excitement and shame. My old co-workers from Get A Grip Total Fitness reached out and invited my kids and me to attend. They knew that we were going through a hard time, so I was honored that they wanted us to just experience a night of fun and laughter. Boy, did I need it. I was excited to see everyone, yet, full of shame knowing that my life circumstances were far from what they were when I was working there and hiding the abuse that I was enduring.
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