When Abuse Escalates
By Jamey Sheesley Escalation in abusive relationships is very dangerous. Victims tend to experience a steep increase in the abuse as part of the abusive cycle or if they find any sort of independence from their abusive partner. What is the cycle of abuse? Even though every abusive relationship is different, there is always a […]
Violating a Protective Order
By Rebecca Lynn According to DomesticShelters.org, approximately half of protective orders (POs) domestic violence survivors obtain against their abusers who physically assaulted are were violated. Two-thirds of the protective orders for victims of rape or stalking are not followed by the abuser. These statistics, like most about domestic violence, are a little daunting, but by […]
What is a Protective Order?
By Rebecca Lynn Ending an abusive relationship is statistically one of the most dangerous times for a survivor. Making sense of the legal system and understanding how to protect yourself after leaving is complicated and unpredictable. Domestic violence advocates, like those at BTS, can help you with community resources, tips to stay safe, and legal […]
But It’s Not Abuse: Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship
Many times, we hear about abusive relationships and how horrible they truly are, but there are also unhealthy relationships. Unhealthy relationships do not have to be abusive, but there are many reasons why you should still leave a bad relationship. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy and happy relationship, which is why you should […]
“Why Don’t You Just Leave?” The Dangers of Leaving and Why You Should Have a Safety Plan
No matter how many gains we make in the fight against domestic violence, victims and survivors alike cannot seem to escape one of the most troublesome questions they face when disclosing abuse: “Why don’t you just leave?” This question reveals the very real lack of awareness regarding the dangers victims and survivors of domestic violence […]
Ending Unhealthy Relationships
No relationship is perfect There is no such thing as the “perfect relationship.” Human beings by nature are imperfect, and their relationships are the same. Subject to occasional mood swings, clashes in personality, priorities, misunderstandings, and external stressors. However, arguments or disagreements that occur within healthy relationships are isolated incidents. When they happen in unhealthy […]
