There is a quiet power in hearing yourself again after surviving what tried to silence you. Dear Survivor, Your voice is still yours. It may feel buried beneath doubt or fear, but it has never truly left you. I remember the first moment I heard mine clearly again. It happened during a small decision, one […]
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Minimizing your pain doesn’t make you stronger — it only makes healing harder. Dear Survivor, How many times did you tell yourself, “It wasn’t that bad”? Maybe you stayed because you thought others had it worse. Maybe you believed love meant forgiving everything. Maybe your abusive partner convinced you that the harm wasn’t real. Gaslighting
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Your intuition often sees the truth long before your mind can explain it. Dear Survivor, In every abusive relationship, there are warning signs — little moments that make your heart race, your stomach tighten, your spirit shrink. Maybe it was the way they mocked your dreams, isolated you from loved ones, or twisted every argument
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Not all abuse leaves bruises — some of the most damaging wounds are invisible. Dear Colleague, Recognizing the signs of emotional abuse is critical when working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. By identifying emotional abuse early, we help survivors name their experiences and begin the path to recovery. 👉 Resource to Support
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Some of the most profound shifts for survivors begin with giving themselves permission to choose their own response. Dear Colleague, Abusers often twist words, incite arguments, and create emotional traps designed to keep survivors entangled. Engaging in these conversations is often futile and draining. Teaching survivors the empowering skill of “Don’t Take The Bait” can
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Gaslighting is a manipulative behavior by an unhealthy partner.
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