Why Domestic Abuse Victims Stay
Why domestic abuse victims stay in their own words: “You may ask “Why didn’t you leave then?” I couldn’t leave. You see I had been married before. My husband hit…
You Can Get PTSD From Staying In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
By Jennifer Williams-Fields Stop. Just stop asking why a woman is so stupid and so weak when she stays in an abusive relationship. There’s no answer you can possibly understand.…
Moms: Protect Yourself in Court
A child custody lawyer’s advice to help moms succeed in one of their toughest battles February 27, 2017 By domesticshelters.org After leaving an abuser, a survivor may get an order…
Research explores brain injury in women exposed to domestic violence
Many women at shelters show signs of depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder By Anna Dimoff, CBC News Posted: Mar 06, 2017 5:06 PM PT Last Updated: Mar 06,…
Photographer Captures Chilling Case Of Domestic Violence As It’s Happening
Despite endless campaigns to raise awareness and money for its victims, domestic violence still kills. In fact, between 2001 and 2012, more American women were murdered by a partner than…
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE BEING ABUSED?
For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. Look over the following questions. Think about how you are being…
Warning Signs at Work
How to tell if a coworker is facing abuse at home February 22, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Have you ever gotten a haircut that your significant other didn’t notice but your…
The Mind-Trip That Is Emotional Abuse
How to recognize the signs of an abuse that leaves no bruises February 20, 2017 By domesticshelters.org People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair-pulling, strangulation,…
The Passing of Lynn Bryant
We, at Hyde County Hotline, mourn the passing of our mentor and our friend, Lynn Bryant. You will be dearly missed. Our prayers for Lynn’s family that they find comfort,…
How abusers are faking phone calls and tracking victims through their online photos
February 15, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Technology has given us many gifts: Phones that are also cameras. Cars that read our text messages out loud for us. An entire library inside…