Ask Amanda: How Do I Talk to New Partner About Past Abuse?
Starting a relationship after trauma might mean having some vulnerable conversations By Amanda Kippert Q: Should you tell a new partner you’ve been abused in the past? I’m always scared…
If You’re Being Stalked
What to do to ensure your safety and make it stop By DomesticShelters.org Stalking can be a component of domestic violence, most often occurring after a survivor leaves an abusive…
Domestic Violence and the Law
A comprehensive guide to understanding the legal system and how it can help protect you from an abuser By Shelley Flannery Crimes of domestic violence are some of the most…
Is Closure Possible After Abuse?
Survivors weigh in on how they found a way to move forward after domestic violence By Amanda Kippert It might seem impossible right now, survivors, given where you are, but…
What Fuels Domestic Violence? Part 2: Misogyny
In the second part of our series, we examine how sexism and misogyny play a part in the continuation of domestic violence By Amanda Kippert As a writer who has…
What Fuels Domestic Violence? Part 1: A Family Pattern
In a new series from DomesticShelters.org, we look at some of the reasons why there continues to be no shortage of abusive partners By Amanda Kippert Abusers perpetrate domestic violence…
Bought and Sold: How One Woman Survived Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is often intertwined with domestic violence By DomesticShelters.org Lee* met her trafficker when she was just 18 years old. He was 28. She told him she wanted to…
Lifesaving Apps for Survivors of Domestic Violence
These apps can record calls and fights, recognize an abuser and dial 911 on your behalf By Amanda Kippert According to a survey on DomesticShelters.org, a third of survivors say…
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…
Signs of a Toxic Relationship
A guide to recognizing a toxic relationship, and the signs that it’s escalating to abuse By Amanda Kippert Many of us have used toxic to describe a relationship at some…