Leaving an Abuser When You Live Apart
Why the break-up speech needs to come from a distance By Amanda Kippert We often say that it’s not as easy as simply walking out the door when someone is…
16 Reasons Why She Stayed (and How You Can Help)
Leaving an abusive partner is often more complicated—and dangerous—than other break-ups By Amanda Kippert It seems logical to tell a victim of domestic violence, trapped with an abuser, to simply…
Domestic Violence Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Survivors can face an increased risk during the holiday season By DomesticShelters.org This year, as you hang the twinkling lights and decorate your mantel with sprigs of holly, remember that…
The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when they’re yelling at…
13 Ways to Endure Emotional Pain
How to break free from that voice telling you grief and pain are unending By DomesticShelters.org Feelings and emotions are transient—even the darkest and most painful days don’t last forever.…
The Mind-Trip That Is Emotional Abuse
How to recognize the signs of an abuse that leaves no bruises By DomesticShelters.org People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair-pulling, strangulation, or using weapons—injuries…
Beyond a Bruise
Would you recognize abuse even if it didn’t leave a mark? By DomesticShelters.org When people think of domestic violence, they often picture women with black eyes, bruises on their arms,…
When an Abuser Tries to Block Your Separation
Most people feel scared and confused when they think about separating from an abusive partner. The dangers of a severe assault, and even homicide, increase in the separation period. If…
Who Are All the People Involved in My Child Custody Case?
Learn about the roles of various experts who can influence court decisions on parenting time and decision-making By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD When most parents separate from their child’s other…
Starting a New Relationship After Abuse
Four steps to consider before dating again By DomesticShelters.org It is not uncommon for domestic violence survivors to feel hesitant, skeptical or cautious about establishing new intimate relationships. This is…