Tag: Abuse

Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Hidden Signs of Domestic Violence and How to Help

October 17, 2024

Domestic violence is a silent epidemic affecting millions of people in the U.S. every year. In 2023, approximately 10 million individuals—men and women alike—were subjected to various forms of intimate partner violence (IPV). This staggering number includes 20 people per minute enduring physical harm, emotional abuse, or stalking from their partner. The scars left by … More Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Hidden Signs of Domestic Violence and How to Help

Addressing an Alarming Trend in a Restorative Way

March 11, 2024

Crying in the bathroom not wanting to be heard, a sick feeling set in from both physical and emotional pain. A voice from another room called out, “I’m sorry, it won’t happen again.” But that was a hollow promise. Threats of “If you tell anyone, I will kill you” were uttered shortly after as the … More Addressing an Alarming Trend in a Restorative Way

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive!

October 4, 2017

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it has been 3 years since I wrote my first blog for Beyond Abuse Essential Healing “Opening a Dialog About Abuse“. I have learned a lot about myself as I have opened up about my life. I am continually growing and discovering. The last several months have been difficult … More Everything that kills me makes me feel alive!