Lifesaving Apps for Survivors of Domestic Violence
These apps can record calls and fights, recognize an abuser and dial 911 on your behalf Jul 22, 2020 By Amanda Kippert According to a survey on DomesticShelters.org, a third…
Gaslighting Definition, Techniques and Being Gaslighted
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser manipulates situations repeatedly to trick the victim into distrusting his or her own memory and perceptions. Gaslighting is an insidious…
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop?
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop? They are common among survivors, and they can be managed Feb 08, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Q: When will the nightmares and anxiety…
What is Consent?
Healthy Relationships What Does Consent Mean? As important as consent is, we don’t talk about it enough. So it’s understandable if you’re a little unsure about what it is –…
Self-Care Checklist
September 26, 20190 Comments Excerpted from The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact with Burnout by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman Copyright 2016 Wiley http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook Self-care is incredibly important for all our…
Understanding the Power and Control Wheel
Overview Physical and Sexual Violence (outer ring) Using Intimidation Using Emotional Abuse Using Isolation Minimizing, Denying and Blaming Using Children Using Male Privilege Using Economic Abuse Using Coercion and Threats…
Ask Amanda: How Can I Afford to Leave?
Survivor in an isolated area is looking for ideas to fund her escape Jul 08, 2020 By domesticshelters.org Q: I have been trying to leave my abusive husband for quite…
Helping Women Find Their Voices
Patrisha McLean’s Finding Our Voices initiative shines light on abuse in Maine Jul 06, 2020 By Shelley Flannery Patrisha McLean, domestic abuse survivor and former wife of singer/songwriter Don McLean,…