Healing Survivors Through Retreats
By Tina O’Reilly Break the Silence holds two retreats each year for individuals impacted by domestic violence. The Survivor Sister Retreat is for women who have survived domestic violence and are healing. It’s vital for you to have left all unhealthy relationships behind and be welcoming to the opinions of others. We’re a diverse group and […]
Life and Love After Domestic Violence: Kristen’s Story
By Jamey Sheesley Life after domestic violence can seem scary because it is starting over with a blank sheet of paper. Trusting people is hard and self-doubt is lurking around every corner. Love after domestic violence seems even harder. How can you even think of loving again? Love hurt you so bad. This is Kristen’s […]
The Importance of Healing
By Jenn Rockefeller The healing journey following domestic violence can be a daunting one. Survivors often don’t know where to start or what to do. Some survivors think they will be healed when they leave their situations, but that’s only the first step. Healing takes considerable time and effort. Here we will discuss the importance […]
Having a Solid Support System
Having a solid support system following an abusive relationship is vital to a survivor’s healing and recovery journey. After an abusive situation, life is chaotic. Very often, survivors don’t know where to turn or what to do. Many are just going through the motions of barely surviving. That’s why it’s incredibly helpful to have a […]
