Survivor: Jennifer
Two abusive husbands later, one woman says all she can do is hope for a better future By domesticshelters.org I had a great childhood. I was raised by a single…
The Wedding Forum That Helped Me Leave My Abusive Ex
A survivor nearly married an abuser, but complete strangers helped her spot red flags By Bridey Heing I’m not sure what I was expecting from a group of strangers on…
The Good Wife
Forced to marry a stranger at 16, she spent a decade being isolated, humiliated and assaulted. Then, she planned her escape By Samra Zafar When I was a kid, my…
From Romance to Isolation: Understanding Grooming
Feb 11, 2019 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD. Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they often begin with a heavy dose of romance.…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
While domestic violence effects people of all ages, we must start a conversation about teen dating violence. Domestic violence has always been a sensitive topic and may seem ‘inappropriate’ for…
Why You Should Celebrate Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Who says February 14th festivities require a mate? February 04, 2019 By Shelley Flannery Valentine’s Day, shmalentine’s day. After leaving an abuser, that’s probably what you’re thinking—or something a little…
Hospitals on the Lookout for Human Trafficking
A southwest healthcare group is training everyone from surgeons to security to spot human trafficking red flags By Amanda Kippert She might appear malnourished, fearful or confused about what city…
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault. What is sexual assault? The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact…
When Survivors Believe They’re Responsible for Ending Abuse
Some abusers convince survivors that abuse is their fault, and survivors take responsibility for everything January 21, 2019 By Stephanie Thurrott 805 Print Article One way abusers control domestic violence…
Human Trafficking
What is Human Trafficking? sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act…