What to Pack in an Emergency Bag When You’re Planning to Leave Your Abuser

March 22, 2025 Dear Survivor, If you’re here, it means you’ve already taken a brave and empowering step toward creating a safer, healthier life for yourself. Whether you’re gathering information, making plans, or leaving behind a harmful situation, know that you are not alone. This newsletter is designed to provide you with practical tools, compassionate […]

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Trauma Bonding? Is This What I’m Experiencing?

March 21, 2025 Dear Survivors, You deserve relationships built on love, mutual respect, and safety. But for many survivors, the emotional chains of trauma bonding make it difficult to break away from unhealthy or abusive dynamics. You’re not alone, and it’s possible to find freedom and healing. Today, we’re focusing on trauma bonding — what

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10 Red Flags of Emotional and Physical Abuse to Watch For

March 20, 2025 Hello friends, Abuse isn’t always easy to spot, especially when it comes from someone close to you. It can start subtly and escalate over time, often leaving you questioning your own experiences. But here’s an important truth: abuse is never okay, and you deserve to feel safe and respected in your relationships.

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How Journaling Can Help You Heal from Relationship Trauma

March 18, 2025 Journaling is a powerful and private way to sort through your emotions, gain clarity, and move forward on your healing journey. After experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse, the overwhelming mix of thoughts and feelings can feel like too much to handle. The good news? Journaling offers a safe space to release

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How to Create a Safety Plan Before Leaving an Abusive Partner

March 17, 2025 Leaving an abusive relationship is an incredibly brave step that requires careful planning and support. Safety is the most important priority during this process, as your abuser may escalate their behavior if they sense change. A well-thought-out safety plan can help protect you and your loved ones as you transition to independence.

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Understanding Jealousy and Possessiveness in Relationships

At the start of a relationship, jealousy might feel like a natural reaction—one that highlights care and attachment. It’s not uncommon for a partner to occasionally feel uneasy when someone of the opposite sex compliments you. But jealousy can morph into possessiveness, leading to a relationship dynamic that feels stifling and overwhelming. Knowing the difference

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Understanding the Invisible Scars of Emotional Abuse

The devastating effects of emotional abuse are often invisible but run deep, leaving lasting scars on the mind and spirit. Unlike physical abuse, which may leave visible marks, emotional abuse operates in subtle, insidious ways that can profoundly affect one’s sense of self, mental health, and overall well-being. It’s crucial to shed light on this

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Common Phrases Gaslighters Use to Control and Manipulate You

Gaslighting is a subtle but highly destructive form of emotional abuse that leaves victims doubting their own reality. It’s a tactic manipulators, including abusive partners, often use to disorient their victims and maintain control. Recognizing the common phrases gaslighters use is the first step in reclaiming your confidence, clarity, and sense of self. If you’ve

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