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…
Abusers Are Monitoring and Spying on Victims Through Their Cars
New technology enables domestic abusers to track location and record sound and images By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Aug 07, 2024 Technology enables abusers to track their victims through their…
What Is Gender-Based Violence?
The term was created to include any gender in the discussion of harm, but is it really a fair comparison? By Amanda Kippert Aug 05, 2024 Gender-based violence is a…
6 Questions to Help You Escape Abuse and Find a Safe Place
By Shelley Flannery Apr 01, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2024. You’ve decided you need to leave an abusive partner. But if you’re…
What Is Grooming and How to Spot It
Minors can be targeted by perpetrators whose intentions are to trap them in a controlling and violent relationship By Amanda Kippert Dec 06, 2023 Kimberly met her abusive partner when…
When They’re Not Ready for Help
How to help someone trapped in a cycle of abuse, even if it seems like they’re not ready to hear it By Amanda Kippert May 22, 2024 This piece was…
Is Social Media Bad for Kids?
Almost every teen uses social media, but so do a lot of abusers and predators. The risks of letting kids socialize virtually may outweigh the benefits By Amanda Kippert Mar…