So, Your Significant Other is a Survivor
Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising
By Rebecca Lynn Summer break is finally here. Kids are out of school and are either attached to some form of screen or are bored already. This is the time of year that parents search for ways to get their kids off their tablets and entertained for longer than 30 minutes. Kids of all ages […]
Paddling to End Domestic Violence: Donor Spotlight
By Sunny Lim Opportunities to give back and serve others are all around us. Everyone has the potential to give back to the community. As the founder of the Bow South Expedition, James Hermes uses his passion for kayaking to raise donations and awareness for BTSADV. Volunteers such as James contribute to the success of […]
Supporting Survivor Mothers: How to Honor Survivor Moms Year-Round
By Rebecca Lynn In May, many people scramble to find the perfect gift to show their appreciation to their moms. Sadly, not all Mother’s Days include breakfasts in bed and flowers. For those mom’s who have survived domestic violence, their Mother’s Day may look very different. Some are in shelters, displaced from their homes, or […]
Survivor Story: People I Didn’t Know Came Forward to Help after My Children and I Left My Abuser
Written by: BTSADV Survivor Recently, I watched a show about a murdered domestic violence victim whose experiences were similar to mine. I experienced verbal, emotional, physical, and financial abuse while I was with my ex. Over and over again, I was abused and told I was worthless. There were times where I would leave for […]
Donor Highlight Story: The Vagina Monologues/V-Day UCSD
By Sunny Lim Sriya Podila, Jordan Krikorian, and Suzy Lourenco all knew they wanted to work with Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence after they saw the mission statement, which aims to support survivors and families affected by domestic violence through providing services such as scholarships, gift-giving, emotional support, helplines, speakers, and retreats. BTS imagines […]