Domestic Abuse
Ways Trauma Affects Mental Health
What is Trauma and where does it come from? Trauma can come in many
Surviving Abuse Without My Mother
With Mother’s Day approaching, Dana shares her story about living through and escaping abuse without her mother, Pam, who passed away when she was 18 years old. This holiday can be hard for many, including abuse survivors. Whether you have lost your mom, are a single mother, have an abusive mother, long to be a mother but aren’t, etc., this blog shares how to find comfort on this holiday (and any other day of the year).
The History of Child Abuse Prevention and How to Recognize the Signs
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. How did this method of awareness begin, what are the types of child abuse, and what signs should we look for? Read on to find out more.
History of Sexual Assault Awareness: Nearly A Century in the Making
This April marks the 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time specifically dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness regarding the existence of sexual violence and the efforts to prevent it.
Tell Me You Are A Bad Person Without Telling Me
How do you know if that person that you are inviting into your life is good or bad for you? Can you trust your gut, or are red flags oblivious to you? And what about boundaries? This journal entry from our blogger, Amanda, talks about these very questions and more.
A Soundtrack for Survivors
Music can move us as survivors. Rick Dougherty shares his ultimate playlist of songs that have helped him with his past abuse and how they will also help him when walking across Ireland in June to raise money and awareness for BTSADV.
The Autism Spectrum and Abuse
“By trying to raise awareness of the Autism spectrum, especially how it relates to abuse, I am hoping to help others avoid the decades of confusion I experienced when trying to come to terms with the abuse I suffered.”
Chasing Confidence
Amanda endured years of gaslighting, and her journal entry reflects the effects that happen after, including doubting her self-confidence.
Hope and Encouragement After Domestic Violence
Krista may have lost everything, but she never lost hope. If you need encouragement today, this blog is for you.
The Autism Spectrum and Abuse
By trying to raise awareness of the Autism spectrum, especially how it relates to abuse, I am hoping to help others avoid the decades of confusion I experienced when trying to come to terms with the abuse I suffered.
