The Link Between Domestic Violence and Suicide: What We Know and What We Don’t
Experts say the connection between domestic violence and suicide is significant but understudied By Amanda Kippert Jul 15, 2026 Information shared in this piece may be triggering to some. If…
What Gaslighting Sounds Like in Real Life—“That’s Not What Happened”
From denial to blame-shifting, gaslighting shows up in phrases that can make you question your own reality By Amanda Kippert Jun 10, 2026 This story was originally written in 2015.…
What’s the Difference Between a Homeless Shelter and a Domestic Violence Shelter?
Domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters both offer emergency housing, but not all shelters are equipped to keep survivors safe By Amanda Kippert Jul 01, 2026 Key Takeaways: Domestic violence…
The Link Between Domestic Violence and Suicide: What We Know and What We Don’t
Experts say the connection between domestic violence and suicide is significant but understudied By Amanda Kippert Jul 15, 2026 Information shared in this piece may be triggering to some. If…
Healthy Relationships: Dating After Domestic Violence
Dating after abuse isn’t about rushing back in—it’s about trusting yourself enough to choose something safer By Amanda Kippert Jul 13, 2026 Key Takeaways: Healing comes first: You’re ready to…
Are You Searching What Is Considered Domestic Violence?
If you’re hoping the definition doesn’t fit your relationship, you’re normal, and not alone By Amanda Kippert Oct 06, 2025 Key Takeaways: Domestic violence is about power and control. It…
Dissociation After Trauma: A Superpower That Can Hold You Back
Children and adult survivors of domestic violence dissociate to survive: Learn grounding techniques to be more present in the here and now By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Dec 15, 2025…
Blaming Mental Health Issues Lets Abusers Off the Hook
The reality of coercive control, and an abuser’s craving to cause harm By Amanda Kippert and Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW Key Takeaways: Abuse is about control, not mental…
How Do I Leave an Abusive Relationship?
A guide for where to begin when you know it’s time to escape abuse and find safety and peace By Amanda Kippert Dec 08, 2025 Note: In this article’s title,…
Why Threats in a Relationship Should Be Taken Seriously
By Stephanie Thurrott Jul 09, 2025 Key Takeaways: Abusers' threats are often serious, whether to harm others, themselves, or pets, and are indicators of future violence, not just emotional outbursts.…