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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…
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…
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…
Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Minors under the age of 18 engaging in…
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…
Ideas to help ease the stress and anxiety By domesticshelters.org Q: How do I co-parent with an abuser? It’s causing me anxiety and panic attacks. – Theresa B. A: Co-parenting…
Q: I got away from my abuser five months ago, and while at least I'm not on the streets anymore, it's still extremely, extremely hard. I’m disabled and I don't…
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…
6 tips for talking to children about domestic violence September 09, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Talking about domestic violence is never easy. Talking about it with the children who witness violence…
By domesticshelters.org It can sound like name-calling, constantly correcting someone’s behavior or yelling at, denouncing or demeaning someone. It can also take the form of a prolonged silent treatment. If…