Domestic Abuse
Victims and Survivors Talk About Money: Financial Education Against Domestic Violence
Rebuilding financial security and confidence after domestic abuse can be extremely challenging. More and more online and nationwide in-person programs have started teaching survivors the financial skills necessary to recover from abuse, however. As the adage goes, knowledge is power! Read on to further or begin your financial education journey today.
Investing in Yourself After Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Deciding to leave the situation is the first step in making things right with yourself and for yourself. Now begins your new journey of self-discovery and healing. A good place to start is by learning the ways you can invest in yourself after leaving the abuse behind physically.
The Dark Truth I Learned About Assault as a College Freshman
Many enter college with excitement, oblivious to the dangers that can occur. One writer shares her journey with discovering the truth.
Re-Learning to Love Yourself After Abuse
Loving yourself after abuse means allowing yourself to dance across–to and fro, weaving in and out of–the four Stones of Healing (self-study, self-love, self-compassion, self-awareness)… for the rest of your life.
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.
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.
The Importance of Breaking The Silence Against Domestic Violence
There can be consequences to breaking the silence for survivors and witnesses. However, some benefits outweigh and continue to push for a world without domestic violence.
The Truth About Domestic Violence
It’s important we take the time to acknowledge the millions of people each year who are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). This type of violence does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, economic status, gender, country, or any other reason. Anyone can be a victim, and anyone can be an abuser. To honor those who are affected by IPV, take the time to educate yourself on the truth about domestic violence.
What Is Domestic Violence?
What is domestic violence? Who does it affect? And how can we help break the cycle of abuse? October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to bring awareness to the many different situations and types of domestic abuse.
