October Again
Domestic Violence Awareness Month doesn't represent the whole picture of abuse By Anonymous Oct 24, 2024 And … one more month of Domestic Violence Awareness is upon us. The organizations…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign observed every October to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. The campaign aims to inform the public about the…
Your Responses to Trauma Are Normal: How Domestic Violence Can Affect Your Mental Health
Trauma-related mental health conditions like CPTSD, PTSD, depression or anxiety are common in domestic violence survivors By Stephanie Thurrott Sep 14, 2025 When you live with domestic violence, you experience…
Survivors in Isolation: Abusers Separate Victims from Everyone for Power and Control
Restricting connections to friends, family, work and healthcare makes survivors dependent on abusers By Stephanie Thurrott Key Takeaways: Isolation is a powerful abuse tactic—abusers cut survivors off from friends, family,…
How to Divorce an Abusive Spouse
Advice from a family court strategist By Amanda Kippert Mar 03, 2025 Key Takeaways Prioritize Safety and Preparation. Before mentioning divorce to an abusive partner, it’s crucial to have a…
Understanding Boundaries and Consent in Relationships
By Amanda Kippert Mar 05, 2025 Key Takeaways: 1. Boundaries Promote Healthy Relationships: Boundaries are essential in all relationships—romantic, familial or professional. They allow individuals to protect their physical, emotional…
When Survivors Believe They’re Responsible for Ending Abuse
Some abusers convince survivors that abuse is their fault, and survivors take responsibility for everything By Stephanie Thurrott Jan 21, 2019 One way abusers control domestic violence survivors is by…
How Mutual Protection Orders Harm Victims & What To Do
Domestic abusers often seek protection orders to frame themselves as victims and get the true victim arrested By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Feb 24, 2025 Key Takeaways: Abusers Exploit Protective…
How to Divorce an Abusive Spouse
Advice from a family court strategist By Amanda Kippert Mar 03, 2025 Key Takeaways Prioritize Safety and Preparation. Before mentioning divorce to an abusive partner, it’s crucial to have a…
Four Signs Your Teen Is Experiencing Burnout After Trauma
The signs of burnout and why it’s important parents don’t ignore them By Amanda Kippert Mar 08, 2023 We know that after any kind of trauma, including domestic violence, the…