Survivor Selfies
December 08, 2014 By domesticshelters.org When Angela Brower’s boyfriend became abusive, she broke off the relationship. Unfortunately, her brave decision put her in more danger than ever. According to The…
Safety with an Abuser
No one deserves to be abused. Our hope is that if you are being abused, you will be able to find a way to safely get out of the abusive…
Getting Ready to Leave
No one deserves to be abused. If you are in an abusive relationship, and you feel that you are ready to leave the abuser, here are some tips to help…
I Know Someone Who’s Being Abused, What Should I Do?
Resources to help you identify abuse and offer support. VIEW TOOL KIT July 14, 2017 By domesticshelters.org When you think a friend is being abused, or they confide in you…
How to End Your Victim Mindset
An important step to healing your psyche after escaping domestic violence July 07, 2017 By domesticshelters.org The physical wounds of domestic violence often heal well before the emotional ones are…
When Your Family Member is Abusing Their Partner
By Anitra, youth organizer at The Hotline and loveisrespect At The Hotline, we talk a lot about how to support someone you care about if they are being abused. But…
I’m Ready to Leave…Now What?
How to Plan Your Escape. June 16, 2017 By domesticshelters.org VIEW TOOL KIT When you decide to escape domestic violence, it may feel impossible to know where to start. You’re…
When Abuse Goes from Shouting to Striking
Verbal abuse often turns to physical abuse. Here’s how to see the signs June 12, 2017 By domesticshelters.org There’s no medical report. No bruises or black eye or broken bone…
Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You: Part IV
Narcissists enjoy making malicious remarks at a survivor’s expense June 16, 2017 By Shahida Arabi In Parts I, II and III of Shahida Arabi’s piece on toxic people, we learned…
The Perils of Trying to Leave
Try to plan for these possibilities when you’re ready to leave your abuser June 07, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Domestic violence survivors can face daunting obstacles when leaving an abuser. That’s…