Important Benchmarks to Celebrate After Leaving An Abuser
Domestic Violence Warriors
Helping Others Find Their Strength
What to Expect from Therapy
By Emilie Trepanier So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and do that thing everyone keeps saying is necessary for your well-being: Go to therapy. First, I want to be sappy and tell you I’m proud of you, and I admire your strength. Realizing therapy is your next step may not have been easy and […]
Empowerment Through Self-Defense
By Rebecca Lynn The word self-defense is often defined by stereotypes and myths. To a domestic violence survivor, it may bring to mind the movie Enough. Jennifer Lopez transforms from a defenseless victim into a lean, mean killing machine. She seeks revenge against her abuser and in the end, gets it. Like most movies, she […]
Empowerment Through Education: Resources for Survivors
By Sunny Lim When domestic violence survivors escape abusive relationships, it can be difficult to find the financial means to pay for schooling and other career training programs. Whether you’re interested in enrolling at a graduate program, trade school, or any educational program for vocational training, there are scholarships and grants available for survivors. For […]
