To Those Who Feel Broken from Childhood Trauma
One writer says she feels ‘beautifully broken,’ and that’s Ok By Raechel Winklestine This is for you. This is for me. This is addressing the horror, the invisible illness: childhood…
When Alzheimer’s Disease Takes a Violent Turn
Can you forgive someone you love for abusive behavior when an illness is to blame? It’s one thing to know that abuse is a choice made by an abuser—it cannot…
Too Good to Be True?
by Heather, a loveisrespect Advocate We’ve all seen the movies and heard the songs about whirlwind romances that turn into lifelong soulmates…but unfortunately here at loveisrespect we often hear another…
What Are Grey Rape and Stealthing?
They have sinister definitions and dangerous consequences November 15, 2017 By domesticshelters.org There are two new concerning buzzwords you may hear surrounding violence against women. One, argue many, is an…
Do Domestic Violence Statistics Matter?
The role of numbers and stories to raise awareness By Amanda Kippert In June, the National Network to End Domestic Violence released the findings of its one-night annual census from…
Survivor: DeBorah Washington Barrow
From abused to accused—a five-year relationship has haunted her for more than 40 years November 05, 2018 By Shelley Flannery Her story starts out like so many others. When DeBorah…
Yes Means Yes
The Steubenville, Ohio verdict this past weekend was a step forward in the quest to end to sexual assault and victim blaming. The victim in this instance showed great strength…
The Mary Kay Foundation℠ AWARDS Hyde County Hotline, Inc. $20,000 GRANT
The Mary Kay Foundation℠ AWARDS Hyde County Hotline, Inc. $20,000 GRANT The Mary Kay Foundation Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Issuing $3 Million in Grants to 150 Domestic Violence…
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood By Jill Filipovic After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an elevator, domestic…
Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries
One of the most lethal abuser tactics explained By domesticshelters.org The power of controlling a victim’s next breath makes strangulation a frequent tactic for abusers. It can take less than…