Teaching Teens About Dating Violence
Learning about healthy relationships early means less chance of domestic violence later on By Amanda Kippert Jan 10, 2024 Print Article social-share#share"> Link copied! This piece was originally published in…
“It’s Really Not That Bad”—Why Some Survivors Minimize Abuse
Playing down or dissociating from domestic violence may give survivors short-term benefits, but it’s harmful in the long run By Stephanie Thurrott Dec 18, 2024 Key Takeaways: Reasons for Minimizing…
What Law Enforcement Should Know About Strangulation
The signs of strangulation may not always be obvious, but that doesn’t mean the survivor isn’t telling the truth By Amanda Kippert Nov 13, 2024 Months before she would end…
What are the Consequences of Contacting an Abuser with a Protection Order in Place?
Learn what a protection or restraining order means for victims’ choices By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Nov 06, 2024 Recently in a Massachusetts court, I heard the lawyer for a…
It’s Not a ‘Domestic Dispute’
Why some police jurisdictions refer to them as 'disputes' rather than domestic violence By Amanda Kippert Oct 14, 2024 Domestic disturbance. Domestic dispute. Domestic incident. Domestic violence. All of these…
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 Tips to Survive an Abuser’s Tactics of Maximum Pain, Maximum Gain
How to come out ahead when an abuser wants to hurt you and win at all costs By Lisa Fontes and Julie Nee Sep 18, 2024 After separation, many abusers…
Unlearning the Lies of Childhood Domestic Violence
If you grew up in a home with intimate partner violence, it’s time to unlearn these 5 lies By Amanda Kippert Sep 16, 2024 This piece was originally published in…
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…