by hawc2023 | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
Jake* was only five when he first remembers his dad, Mark*, hurting him. Mark was physically violent toward Jake, his brother, and their mom, Linda*. After a particularly violent incident, the police became involved, and Jake’s dad was on the run. That’s when Linda...
by hawc2023 | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
On a cold winter night, 19-year-old Maia rushed into a convenience store in pajamas, wrapped up in a blanket. “I need help,” she told the cashier at the front door. “I’m in danger.” Maia had been held hostage by her boyfriend, Ryan, at the hotel across the street....
by hawc2023 | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Raising teenagers can be a challenging task, especially given the prevalence of social media and easy access to technology. Teenagers are forming their thoughts and feelings about relationships and healthy behaviors during this time of development. February is Teen...
by hawc2023 | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog
Stalking is a serious problem within many relationships in which domestic abuse occurs. In recognition of January as Stalking Awareness Month, we wanted to share staggering statistics and information about this form of abuse in hopes of educating the community about...
by hawc2023 | Sep 30, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing, Healthy Relationships
In every relationship, two different sets of experiences and perspectives come together. For some, this can be challenging, because past trauma and abuse have affected the way intimate relationships appear in day-to-day life. If you are in a relationship with someone...
