By Sunny Lim For many domestic violence survivors, dating might seem daunting after surviving abusive relationships. For survivors, a time will come where they’ll feel comfortable dating again. However, some survivors might fear dating again because they fear future partners might be similar to their abusers. Some survivors struggle with trusting and opening up emotionally […]
But It’s Not Abuse: Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship
By Jamey Sheesley Many times, we hear about abusive relationships and how horrible they truly are, but there are also unhealthy relationships. Unhealthy relationships do not have to be abusive, but there are many reasons why you should still leave a bad relationship. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy and happy relationship, which is […]
Healthy Conflict Resolution
By Jenn Rockefeller Communication is vital in any relationship. When two people communicate effectively, there is mutual understanding and resolution in any conflict that arises. This leads to a deeper understanding of each other and will strengthen the bond between them. As survivors of domestic violence, all we desire is something healthy and normal in […]
How Can I Trust Again?
By Jenn Rockefeller Throughout our lives, we entrust our hearts and feelings in our intimate partner relationships. We put our trust and faith in another human being. We hold to the belief that this other person will uphold an unspoken pact to maintain an honest and open relationship with us. So when we enter into […]
How to Talk About Consent with Your Partner
By Jamey Sheesley As a society, we’ve been having more conversations about consent, but it can be challenging to think about what consent means within the context of a relationship. Consent means both parties are sincerely agreeing to what is going on without feeling pressured into doing any sexual acts they do not like. Just […]
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