9 Ways to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence
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10 Signs You May be in an Unhealthy Relationship
Being in a relationship is not always easy but it should be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, one where you feel supported and accepted by your partner. New relationships are…
4 Steps to Talking Divorce from an Abuser With Your Kids
The conversation can be especially tough when divorce occurs in the midst of domestic violence By Amanda Kippert This piece was originally published in 2016. It was updated in 2022.…
5 Things I Learned After Becoming a Survivor
She went from rock bottom to lifting other survivors up By Hannah Kay Herdlinger Super Bowl Sunday is an anniversary of sorts for me, and this one was a milestone:…
Why Didn’t Florida Courts Protect This 4-Year-Old?
Abusive father John Stacey murdered his young son before killing himself, one day after the boy’s mom was denied an order of protection By Amanda Kippert Ali Kessler was 39…
A Guide to Restraining Orders
A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence on getting an order of protection By Amanda Kippert and Stephanie Thurrott Many survivors of domestic violence choose to get a restraining…
True Stories About the Moment Survivors Decided to Leave
Survivors share the exact moment when they decided to leave an abuser and escape domestic violence By Amanda Kippert In case you weren’t aware, abusive partners aim to confuse their…
10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse That Are Easy to Miss
https://youtu.be/6Dd_YfHWvSQ Verbal abuse can be harder to recognize than you may think and often takes on these patterns.
Gunned Down: Two DV Survivors Connect Over Shared Violence
‘There’s only one way out of marriage,’ April Ross’ husband told her. ‘In a grave’ By Amanda Kippert “Before this, I was always a private person,” April Ross says. She…
Are These Texts Abusive?
Role play your way through example texversations to see what abuse can sound like By Amanda Kippert Abuse via texting isn’t new—abusers will utilize any form of communication to exert…