Trauma bonding can feel invisible — yet it powerfully keeps survivors tied to abusive relationships. Dear Colleague, Understanding trauma bonding is essential if we want to offer true survivor empowerment. The more we understand trauma bonding, the better we can support survivors in breaking the cycle and reclaiming their healing journey. 👉 Resource to Support […]
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Survivors often carry the weight of harmful beliefs shaped by abuse—beliefs we have the power to help them rewrite. Dear Colleague, Survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse often carry deeply ingrained beliefs about themselves, born from their trauma. Phrases like “I am powerless” or “I don’t deserve love” may echo in their minds, shaping
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April 16, 2025 Supporting survivors means understanding their world through a deeper lens, where cultural norms, societal pressures, and systemic barriers often intersect with their trauma. Dear Colleague, Working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse is not a one-size-fits-all practice. Each individual carries not only their experiences of abuse but also the cultural
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April 14, 2025 Fear can cast a long shadow, often keeping survivors from stepping into the light of their new beginning. Dear Colleague, Starting over is one of the most daunting challenges for survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. The very thought of leaving the familiarity of a harmful relationship—even one steeped in pain
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