I’m Scared of My Husband. Is It Abuse?
Fear is a pretty good indicator that something isn’t right in a relationship. Find out if what you’re experiencing is abuse By Shelley Flannery Sep 04, 2024 If you’ve ever…
How to Go From Surviving to Thriving After Abuse
4 ways to start taking care of yourself better today By Connie Sloane Oct 12, 2015 Emerging from an abusive relationship presents the opportunity to shift from a surviving mode…
Not to People Like Us
Affluence can be yet another barrier to escaping a controlling and dangerous abusive partner By CarolAnn Peterson, PhD Mar 04, 2024 Everyone has ideas about the rich and famous: They…
The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert Dec 14, 2022 It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when…
Prove It: Victims are Saddled With the Burden of Proof
A domestic violence survivor shares how the criminal justice system asks too much of victims By JoAnna Baanana Nov 27, 2023 Prove It. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say…
How to Write a Victim Impact Statement
Domestic abuse survivors have the right to tell a judge how a crime has affected them By Amanda Kippert Jan 15, 2024 A victim impact statement is a written account…
What Is Gaslighting? Here’s What It Means and How to Spot It
This act of psychological manipulation can degrade self-esteem and even cause serious health issues By Kelsey Ogletree You may have heard the term "gaslighting" in the news or on social…
5 Stages of Recovery After a Breakup
Emotional healing will come, but it’s a process By DomesticShelters.org Jul 27, 2016 The reasons people stay in an obviously unhealthy relationship are as varied as the relationships themselves. They…
10 Excuses Domestic Violence Survivors Tell Themselves
There is no justification for abuse by a partner, but it’s also hard to admit you’re a victim By Amanda Kippert Aug 14, 2024 This piece was originally published in…
6-year-old Rocky Mount girl dies after quadruple shooting, father recently released from jail
A man who law enforcement said shot his 6-year-old daughter, his girlfriend and two friends on Sunday before turning the gun on himself had just gotten out of jail a…