Eat Well and Feel Well

I always find happiness and comfort in food. For me, food is more than just something to eat; it is an experience and my source of happiness. No matter how…

A New Understanding of True Health: 6 Practical Tips

“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha For years, I thought I was healthy. I was eating what I thought was a…

New Report Exposes Critical Link Between Reproductive Autonomy and Survivor Safety

Immediate Release on June 3, 2024Contact: Gaby Connor, [email protected] The report, produced by the National Domestic Violence Hotline and If/When/How, includes findings and personal testimony from 3,431 survey respondents who…

Housing is an especially important concern for many Survivors.

Domestic violence can take any form namely psychological abuse, forced intercourse, physical aggression as well as other controlling behaviors. The negative impacts of domestic violence can have physical, mental, and…

The Do’s and Don’ts to End Toddler Hitting & Biting for Good

It happens in an instant.  One moment, you’re joyfully watching your toddler play with his big brother, giggling as they roughhouse across the floor; the next, your ears are flooded…

How to Handle Peer Pressure

Peer pressure can be tough, especially when you’re trying to fit in. Saying no to your friends can feel difficult and you may even feel peer pressure to give in…

Hard times create strong men – DIARIES FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

It’s interesting to me how so many people seem to believe that the human race is the most hard done by in 2024.   The strangest part is most of them…

Learning to Trust Again After Divorce

Dealing with trust issues in relationships is an important part of your divorce recovery journey. Let’s face it, divorce can leave a deep scar, not just on your heart but…

21 Signs of Emotional Invalidation in Your Relationship 

Validation plays a crucial role in shaping our identity and sense of self-worth. When someone consistently dismisses or minimizes your feelings, thoughts, or experiences, this emotional invalidation can deeply affect…

Supreme Court Rules to Disarm Domestic Violence

In response to the Supreme Court ruling in United States vs. Rahimi, the Domestic Violence Hotline issues the following statement:  “We are relieved by the Supreme Court’s decision to preserve…