Coping with trauma looks different for everyone. Learning healthy coping strategies will not only help you feel stronger mentally and emotionally, if you or someone you care about has experienced or been impacted by abuse, but they can also lessen your chances of experiencing abuse in the future.

The holiday season is approaching, and while many of us look forward to celebrating with family and friends, this time of year can present some unique challenges for individuals and families impacted by or experiencing domestic violence. It’s hard to be surrounded by joy when you’re healing from trauma.

It can be hard to know how to help a loved one who is experiencing domestic violence. You may be worried about saying the wrong thing, but it is important to know that it is OK to say something. When someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the way you talk and listen to them makes all the difference.

When we talk about domestic violence, we often talk about what domestic violence is; today, we’re talking about what domestic violence is NOT and challenging myths that many of us have heard or may have believed at one point. Today, we’re doing just that.

When we talk about domestic violence, we often talk about what domestic violence is; today, we’re talking about what domestic violence is NOT and challenging myths that many of us have heard or may have believed at one point. Today, we’re doing just that.

 When most people think of domestic violence, they imagine a situation where the abusive partner causes physical injury to their intimate partner. However, physical harm is only one form of domestic violence. There are several categories of abusive behavior, each of which has its own consequences. Understanding the different types of domestic abuse can help victims understand their relationship and take steps to stay safe in the future.

One of the most effective ways of bringing about change when it comes to stopping domestic violence is to stand up and speak out against it. If you know or suspect that someone is experiencing domestic violence, you might feel unsure about the best way to help.

If you’ve recently left an abusive relationship, you’ve already taken one of the most important steps of the process — leaving. The abuse you experienced was not your fault, and there is never a reason for abuse. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Learning how to heal and take care of yourself after an abusive relationship can help you navigate what comes next.

Books are a great way to practice self-care and take time for you to relax and explore a whole new world! Reading can be a form of self-care and support for any and every one to find peace, either within themselves or through the printed lines of a recently published novel.

If you’ve recently left an abusive relationship, you’ve already taken one of the most important steps of the process — leaving. The abuse you experienced was not your fault, and there is never a reason for abuse. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Learning how to heal and take care of yourself after an abusive relationship can help you navigate what comes next.

2023 is here… it’s a new year filled with opportunity to take a stand against domestic violence and child abuse. 2023 is another year to create awareness and let those impacted by abuse know that they are not alone and let our community know that everyone deserves relationships build on love, respect, and safety.