Domestic Violence and the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Creating a Digital Safety Plan
There is no perfect way to leave an abuser; the important thing is, whatever path you take, navigate your safety as well as you can. Creating a safety plan for how you appear on various social media sites is a vital step in creating that safety. Social media can do so many wonderful things… other things, […]
My Child was Sexually Assaulted: Now What?
By Chyna Snell As parents and caregivers, discovering that your child has been sexually assaulted can bring a range of emotions out of us. Children also experience many things following sexual assault, including, but not limited to, embarrassment, shame, confusion, and anxiety. While finding methods of processing your feelings about this situation, it is critical […]
Is it Sexual Assault if You’re Married?
By Jenn Rockefeller One of the many questions that abuse survivors ask themselves is, “Is it sexual assault if you’re married?” It’s a valid question to ask because all we want to know is if our experiences were real or imagined. Think about it: many of us are taught early on that what happens between […]
Birth Control Sabotage: Learning About Reproductive Coercion
By Jenn Rockefeller If it’s happened to you, you know the exact fear that fills your entire being. You didn’t think it would happen to you. You didn’t think your partner could go to such lengths. You didn’t think you’d ever be put into this kind of predicament. Your partner betrayed your trust. It’s called […]
Recognizing the Red Flags
By Jamey Sheesley Red flags are alerts that go off in your gut or brain when someone is not right. It is your body trying to warn you to proceed with caution or get away immediately. Red flags are often easy to blow off or ignore, but there are many reasons why you should not […]
