Learning to Thrive
Returning to School as a Survivor of Domestic Violence
By Emilie Trepanier I tried and I failed. The semester following my assault, I spent more time in bed than in class, and the times I went to class I was too anxious to speak to anyone. So, I got my tuition money back after proving I wasn’t going to pass my classes and that […]
When It’s Time to Leave: Finding Resources
How to Help Domestic Survivors: The Mental War After Abuse
Emotional Abuse and Sleep Deprivation as Tools of Coercion – Part Two
Written and adapted by: Amy, BTSADV Volunteer In part one of this series, I discussed the basic progression of verbal and emotional abuse and how it can affect us. I also made references to another frequently applied but barely spoken of method of abuse in the abuser’s arsenal against their victim: forced sleep deprivation. If […]
4 Myths About Domestic Violence
By Emilie Trepanier There are many myths about domestic violence that minimize the impact it has on survivors. Whether you’re an advocate or a survivor yourself, this article is meant for you. It is easy to leave, and if you don’t then you’re weak. “Why didn’t they just leave?” It is said so often that […]
