Understanding DARVO: A Manipulative Tactic and How to Protect Yourself
By Chyna Snell-Nelson What Is DARVO? A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Yourself from Manipulation In both personal and professional relationships, healthy communication and mutual respect are essential for building trust and understanding. Unfortunately, some individuals use manipulative tactics to deflect responsibility and shift blame onto others. One such tactic is DARVO – an acronym […]
Understanding PTSD in Domestic Violence Survivors: A Path to Healing
By Gurpreet Dhariwal Domestic Violence and PTSD: A Silent Struggle That Deserves Attention Domestic violence affects more than 10 million men and women in the United States each year. However, despite its widespread impact, many survivors are reluctant to share their experiences due to the shame, guilt, and overwhelming stress they face. Abuse doesn’t just […]
Surviving the Holidays After Leaving an Abusive Relationship: A Guide to Healing and Self-Care
By Iris Pendelton Surviving the Holidays After Leaving an Abusive Relationship: A Guide to Healing and Self-Care The holiday season can bring a whirlwind of emotions, especially if you’ve recently left an abusive relationship. What is often considered a joyous time of year can instead feel like a painful reminder of your past. The pressure […]
Building Healthy Friendships After Abuse: A Path to Healing
By Mikayla Shave Making friends as an adult can be daunting, especially after leaving an abusive relationship. At Btsadv, we understand the emotional complexities that accompany this transition. While children effortlessly form friendships during a game of tag, adults often carry the weight of past trauma, pain, and distrust. The Importance of Friendship in Healing […]
A Gay Male Survivor’s Story
By Survivor Connor I was about 14 when this happened, and I didn’t realize it was domestic violence until a I was 16. When I was 14, I started texting this guy who was 16. We instantly had such a great friendship, we would text daily and FaceTime and call constantly. This human was a […]
From Darkness to Strength: A Survivor’s Journey Through Abuse and Healing.
By Survivor Angela When the World shut down in March 2020 the internet became a vulnerable time for meeting new people. My man and I started our relationship through mutual friends on Face Book. He was from SCV, California and I lived there for nearly 13 years before moving to Huntington Beach,Ca. This began a […]
