Express Yourself
Learning to find your voice again after escaping an abusive relationship can take work 07/24/2018 Leaving an abusive partner is hard work. And when you do manage to escape, the…
This Is Why I Didn’t Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. 07/24/2018 When I fled my abusive relationship for the last…
Eat, Sleep, Breathe: Healing My Grieving Heart
One woman’s journey through trauma and grief will resonate with survivors of all kinds July 09, 2018 By Charlotte Maya had always approached pretty much most of life’s challenges from…
Survivor: Gus Brock
Not many male survivors step forward. This truck driver was surprised to find support when he did 07/11/2018 If you had to pick a domestic violence survivor out of a…
When the Feelings Rush Back
Triggers domestic violence survivors face, and how to get through them By domesticshelters.org A survivor might be able to escape a violent partner. But they may experience traumatic stress afterward,…
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…
Helping Sex Trade Survivors Sew New Hope
One Florida boutique is getting survivors of human trafficking back into the fabric of society June 25, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Before becoming a finance and administrative assistant at Rethreaded, Alyssa…
How to Help Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse
June 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org It’s a terrifying thought: A sexual predator targets your child, grooms them, assaults them and convinces them to keep it a secret. Short of never…
IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK ONLINE?
07/03/2018 Parents and friends can watch for warning signs that a child is at risk of being exposed to the wrong people or content. Your child spends large amounts of…
5 Scary Statistics About Internet Safety
07/03/2018 A new poll released by Netmums revealed shocking statistics on internet use by children. The survey of 825 children aged between seven and 16 and 1,127 adults showed that…