Survivor Story: I Tore Myself Apart Trying to Make Him Happy
Submitted by: *Trina, Survivor Victims of domestic violence often feel as though they have to walk on eggshells or modify their behavior as necessary to avoid upsetting their abuser. Because they have been conditioned to believe that the abuse and the abuser’s ‘loss’ or ‘lack’ of control over their actions is their fault, it increases […]
Self-Care Calendar Challenge for Survivors
‘Self-care. What’s that? You want me to stop what I’m doing to do something for me? No one else benefits? Something for my wellness. Mental wellness. Emotional wellness. Physical wellness. Spiritual wellness. This is a joke, right? I cannot possibly find time to look after myself. I don’t even know where to start! I have […]
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
We all have an inner voice that helps guide us in our daily lives. This inner voice is like a soliloquy in a play – an inner monologue. This inner monologue can be positive and negative self-talk. How we use it in our daily lives is crucial to our overall well-being. But when we have […]
Survivor Sister Retreat: #CozyRetreat
Major Issues and Problems Women Face in our Society
Written by: Lianna Arakelyan, guest writer From an increasing female suicide rate to the never-ending cycle of domestic violence, women from all over the world face more than a few issues in modern society. The past year had been historic for women as more of them are serving in important posts in the government and […]
Survivor Story: Her Abuser Uses Custody of Their Son to Control and Manipulate Her
Submitted by: *Ashley, survivor Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. The risks of leaving include many retaliatory behaviors such as assaults, hostage and kidnapping situations, stalking, and fatality. These risks extend far beyond the members of the household and include the victim, children, pets, their friends […]
