Survivor: DeBorah Washington Barrow
From abused to accused—a five-year relationship has haunted her for more than 40 years November 05, 2018 By Shelley Flannery Her story starts out like so many others. When DeBorah…
14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood By Jill Filipovic After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an elevator, domestic…
Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries
One of the most lethal abuser tactics explained By domesticshelters.org The power of controlling a victim’s next breath makes strangulation a frequent tactic for abusers. It can take less than…
How to Survive Gaslighting
Four tactics for learning to trust your intuition again By Shelley Flannery I know what happened. I’m not imagining things. Am I imagining things? Gaslighting, a form of psychological abuse,…
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…
Before the First Date: Is There a Violent Past?
It’s OK to snoop if it means staying safe By domesticshelters.org Thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to be a private investigator to do a little sleuthing before a…
What is Gaslighting?
This type of psychological abuse leaves survivors questioning every memory they have By domesticshelters.org You’re overreacting. It wasn’t that bad. You’re just being emotional. That never happened—you’re imagining it. Any…
How to Support a Bullied Child
Ways to help support, deal with, and overcome bullying Guest post by Carl McLean of MomBible. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 160,000 kids per day do not attend…
When a Survivor Returns to an Abuser
What to do as a bystander to best support them January 22, 2016 By domesticshelters.org It’s easy for someone who’s never been in a relationship with an abusive partner to…
8 Ways to Talk with Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence
They know more than you think. Use these tips to start the conversation August 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Children, even young ones, are more aware than you think. Even if…