YOU ARE
NEVER ALONE
We are survivors for survivors.
You did it. You survived. You’re trying to get your life back on track, but you feel alone. You feel misunderstood. Your abuser’s voice echoes in your mind. Survivor sisters and brothers, you are not alone. Your BTSADV family is here for you every step of the way.
JOIN THE RIGHT COMMUNITY FOR YOU
WE CONNECT SURVIVORS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
Survivor Sisters
We have numerous programs created for our Survivor Sisters. Connect with women around the world.
Survivor Brothers
We work to support our Survivor Brothers and are constantly growing our Brother network.
LGBTQ+
We support the unique challenges that our LGBTQ+ survivor community faces.
Need someone to talk to?
Our helpline is available to all survivors that would like to speak with a Survivor Sister or Survivor Brother. The BTSADV Helpline is available every day from 8 am to 5 pm PST at 1-800-787-3224. Our helpline IS NOT a crisis hotline. If it is an emergency, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-787-3224 or call 9-1-1.
SURVIVOR STORIES
I Escaped Abuse, But Am Still Working Through the Aftermath
I’d like to share my
Breaking My Silence Twice
Shelley’s story describes what it was like living with emotional and financial abuse. Often survivors in these situations don’t feel like their abuse is ‘real’ abuse and stay silent for much longer. Shelley shares her journey to finally understanding her abuse, how she was both supported and ignored by those around her, and the lengths she had to go through to ensure safety for herself and for her children.
I’m Still Working Hard to Find My New Normal
Valerie escaped her abuser after a 13-year relationship, finding safety for herself and her 3 children. Like most abusive relationships, hers escalated steadily to almost deadly levels, while she hid signs of abuse from those around her. Read her story to find out how she survived both her abuser and the legal system to get to where she is today.
I Was Humiliated and Abused by My Own Family
Survivor Reshma experienced abuse at the hands of her family after immigrating from Pakistan. They use physical violence, threats, and oppression to keep her captive in her own home. To this day she suffers from the lasting effects of the violence inflicted on her by people who were supposed to protect her.
