Creating a Safety Plan: Essential Steps for Leaving an Abusive Relationship.
By Mikayla Shave So, you’ve come to the painful realization that you’re in an abusive relationship, but now you’re faced with the overwhelming question: what do I do next? Your mind is flooded with questions, doubts, and fears. While friends and family may have tried to help you see the situation for what it is, […]
“Faith, Self-Love, and Healing: Navigating Domestic Violence in Religious Communities”
By Stephanie Smith Survivors of domestic violence often identify deeply with their spirituality, viewing faith as a source of strength and comfort. A significant number of these survivors turn to God or their religious communities for emotional and spiritual healing. Yet, for many, the teachings of their faith or the reactions of their spiritual leaders […]
“Domestic Violence and Custody: Navigating Legal Steps for Full Custody and Protection”
By Mikayla Shave Navigating Custody Battles as a Domestic Violence Survivor: Essential Steps and Strategies When domestic violence plays a role in custody decisions, it can have a significant impact on parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Many family law judges are required to consider evidence of domestic violence or child abuse when determining custody, even […]
Navigating Co-Occurring Disorders: My Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Health Challenges.
By Sammie Rose Overcoming Co-Occurring Addiction and Mental Health Disorders: My Journey to Recovery Navigating co-occurring disorders, like addiction and mental health issues, presents unique challenges that can feel overwhelming. While I am not a mental health professional, I’m sharing my personal experience with addiction and bipolar disorder, hoping to inspire others on their recovery […]
Navigating Legal Issues as a Domestic Violence Survivor: Protection, Custody, and Resources.
By Mikayla Shave Navigating Legal Issues as a Domestic Violence Survivor: Protection, Custody, and Resources Survivors of domestic violence often face multiple legal challenges stemming from their abuser’s actions. Common hurdles include obtaining protection orders, filing for divorce, pursuing full custody, and seeking child support. These legal processes can be overwhelming, but taking the right […]
Breaking the Silence on Suicide and Self-Harm: Raising Awareness, Offering SupportSuicide and Self-Harm Awareness.
By Jessica Christian Breaking the Silence on Suicide and Self-Harm: Raising Awareness, Offering Support Talking about suicide and self-harm is never easy, but it’s a conversation that we must have. These topics are often surrounded by stigma, causing many to suffer in silence. By raising awareness and promoting compassionate, open dialogue, we can help break […]
