Lifesaving Apps for Survivors of Domestic Violence
These apps can record calls and fights, recognize an abuser and dial 911 on your behalf Jul 22, 2020 By Amanda Kippert According to a survey on DomesticShelters.org, a third…
Gaslighting Definition, Techniques and Being Gaslighted
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser manipulates situations repeatedly to trick the victim into distrusting his or her own memory and perceptions. Gaslighting is an insidious…
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop?
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop? They are common among survivors, and they can be managed Feb 08, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Q: When will the nightmares and anxiety…
How to Make a Go Bag When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
By Staci Salazar Did you know that 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim…
Are These Texts Abusive?
Role play your way through example texversations to see what abuse can sound like Feb 10, 2020 By Amanda Kippert Abuse via texting isn’t new—abusers will utilize any form of…
What is Domestic Violence?
Know the 5 types of domestic violence Domestic violence isn’t always visible. There may be no outward signs of abuse, no visits to the ER—but violence can still be occurring.…
How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
Getting out of an abusive relationship isn’t easy, but you deserve to live free of fear. Here’s how to find help for abused and battered women. If you’re in an…
Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?
“Why Don’t They Just Leave?” People who have never been abused often wonder why a person wouldn’t just leave an abusive relationship. They don’t understand that leaving can be more…
Photographer Donna Ferrato spent 30 years capturing glaring evidence of domestic abuse
Photographer Donna Ferrato spent 30 years capturing glaring evidence of domestic abuse By domesticshelters.org “When you know that someone is being hurt, what do you do? That’s when my life…
3 Ways to Listen to Your Gut
Your intuition is trying to warn you of danger … are you ignoring it? It’s likely we’ve all met that person at some point in our lives that makes us…