Creating a Safe, Comforting Space After Trauma
Small, practical ways to help your body and mind feel safe again—right where you are By Thread Talk May 25, 2026 Sponsored by Thread Talk Recovering from trauma is a…
Practical Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed
And why rest can feel difficult after trauma By Sponsored by Thread Talk Jul 08, 2026 Feeling overwhelmed has a way of showing up at the worst possible moments. Your…
Dissociation After Trauma: A Superpower That Can Hold You Back
Children and adult survivors of domestic violence dissociate to survive: Learn grounding techniques to be more present in the here and now By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Dec 15, 2025…
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…
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…
The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert Dec 14, 2022 It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when…
What Is Gender-Based Violence?
The term was created to include any gender in the discussion of harm, but is it really a fair comparison? By Amanda Kippert Aug 05, 2024 Gender-based violence is a…
What Is Grooming and How to Spot It
Minors can be targeted by perpetrators whose intentions are to trap them in a controlling and violent relationship By Amanda Kippert Dec 06, 2023 Kimberly met her abusive partner when…