Domestic Violence and Veterans: Addressing the Silent Struggle and Providing Support
By Jessica Christian Domestic Violence and Veterans: Addressing the Silent Struggle and Providing Support Veterans are pillars of strength, resilience, and dedication in our communities, sacrificing so much to protect our nation. However, the challenges they face often extend beyond their time in service, and one of the most pressing yet under-discussed issues is domestic […]
Understanding “Flying Monkeys” After Abuse: How to Handle Manipulation and Gaslighting
By Makayla Shave One of the most challenging and unexpected obstacles survivors face after leaving an abusive relationship is the emergence of “flying monkeys.” These individuals—whether friends, family, or acquaintances—may unknowingly support the abuser, often questioning or downplaying your experience. At Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence (BTSADV), we believe that understanding this dynamic is […]
The Differences Between Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression
We’ve all heard about abuse triggering or causing anxiety, PTSD, and/or depression. However, do we know what any of those terms mean? What exactly does one go through when they’re experiencing these types of mental illnesses or triggers?
Plant-based Trauma Recovery:
How Nutrition Diminished My PTSD and Chronic Pain
You can take control of your mental and physical health. You deserve to live your best life, and the abuse you endured does not have to be a life sentence.
Leaving My Abuser and Living with PTSD
A survivor leaves her abuser and is left the PTSD. Her story epitomizes the dangers that survivors face during and after escape.
Why is Sleep so Difficult?
The pattern of racing thoughts late at night to falling asleep, only to wake up again continues. Why is sleep so difficult? It could be PTSD.
