by hawc2023 | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing
Many survivors stumble on their journey towards healing—it’s all part of the process! Depending on the situation, those who have experienced abuse may struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, dissociation, mood issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...
by hawc2023 | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, Parenting for a change
Abuse can occur in relationships of any age. In fact, young women ages 16 to 24 are three times more likely to experience an abusive relationship than women of any other age. For many young people, romantic and sexual relationships may be a completely new terrain. As...
by hawc2023 | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Other forms of abuse
We often share personal information with the people we are closest to, with a trust that this information will not be misused in any way. In abusive relationships, however, this information can sometimes be used to access financial accounts, debilitating survivors...
by hawc2023 | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing
Months or even years after an abusive relationship ends, abuse survivors may carry feelings of dread and panic on their shoulders, reacting intensely to certain smells, sounds, colors, or angles of light. Because these symptoms can make survivors feel as though they...
by hawc2023 | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, Erasing the Stigma, LGBTQ+
Anyone can experience domestic abuse, but the stigma surrounding certain communities can result in some populations being more vulnerable than others. According to a report by the Williams Institute, a public policy research institute focusing on sexual orientation...
by hawc2023 | Jul 14, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing, Healthy Relationships
For anyone who has experienced abuse, the pathway to healing involves re-learning how to establish relationship behaviors. During abusive relationships, survivors must develop behaviors that are necessary for survival. Dishonesty or unhealthy coping skills might be...
