Can He Rape Me if We’re Married?
Marital rape is a very real—and very illegal—offense September 24, 2014 By domesticshelters.org Make no mistake about it—marital rape is a serious form of violence and an often-present component of…
This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
Survivor Story: Nancy Wilkinson
‘I thought he was a gift from God. Then he tried to kill me.’ March 28, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Nancy Wilkinson has never been in a healthy relationship. “I’ve been…
Why We Must Believe Survivors
If we don’t listen to survivors, they won’t report, and abuse will never end March 26, 2018 By domesticshelters.org In April 2017, Kendall Brown and her sister, Kayla, were murdered…
23 Ways Survivors Can Collect Evidence of Abuse
Any written rules imposed by the abuser Information about abuse of previous partners Proof that you were being financially marginalized Records proving you provided most of the child care Personal…
Abuse That’s Hard to Recognize: Coercive Control
Intimate partner abuse that is often disguised as love Isolation. Threats. Humiliation. Sometimes even physical abuse. These are the weapons of coercive control, a strategy some people use against their…
How to Help Children Find Their Courage Again After Trauma
Don’t let domestic violence steal away their self-confidence March 19, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Author Glennon Melton once said she realized at a certain point that she had gotten the job…
Sex trafficking happens in hotels
Pimps rent rooms in hotels, then go online to create advertisements in adult sexual services pages, and finally sell victims in hotels or have victims meet purchasers at nearby hotels.…
You Can Stop Apologizing Now
What it means when you can’t stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ after escaping abuse Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” Polite apologies…
5 Ways to Intervene When You Suspect Domestic Violence
There are safe ways to be an active bystander and speak up for those who can’t March 14, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday…