That Innocent Love…
Pets can be our comfort, especially for those healing from abuse. It’s horrific to think, however, that some animals that live in homes with domestic violence can be victims themselves. They deserve our love because they so freely give it to us.
History of Sexual Assault Awareness: Nearly A Century in the Making
This April marks the 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time specifically dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness regarding the existence of sexual violence and the efforts to prevent it.
Tell Me You Are A Bad Person Without Telling Me
How do you know if that person that you are inviting into your life is good or bad for you? Can you trust your gut, or are red flags oblivious to you? And what about boundaries? This journal entry from our blogger, Amanda, talks about these very questions and more.
A Soundtrack for Survivors
Music can move us as survivors. Rick Dougherty shares his ultimate playlist of songs that have helped him with his past abuse and how they will also help him when walking across Ireland in June to raise money and awareness for BTSADV.
The Autism Spectrum and Abuse
“By trying to raise awareness of the Autism spectrum, especially how it relates to abuse, I am hoping to help others avoid the decades of confusion I experienced when trying to come to terms with the abuse I suffered.”
Chris was US…
There have been many opinions about the Chris Rock/Will Smith Oscar moment, but for survivors of domestic violence, we may see ourselves in Chris Rock in that very moment.
