Supporting Survivors
Home in Our Bodies: How Abuse Separates Survivors from Physical & Emotional Safety
Domestic abuse and other interpersonal forms of violence are especially potent threats because they typically happen in one’s personal space and involve those closest to them. This means that abuse at home can be more easily committed because of 1) privacy and 2) access.
Read MoreIs God Is Showcases the Effects of Patriarchy on Black Women Survivors
Aleasha Harris’ pen is not to be tampered with! Her recent film, Is God Is, is both brilliantly told and quite timely, considering the uptick in domestic violence faced by Black women recently.
Read MoreHow Heteronormative Media Hurts LGBTQ+ Survivors
Many dominant narratives about abuse frame it as a heterosexual experience, with highly gendered roles that do not reflect queer relationship dynamics.
Read MoreDerechos LGBTQ+ y abuso en la relación íntima
Cuando la violencia política aumenta,
la violencia íntima aumenta.
Salud Mental y Abuso
Las realidades de violencia doméstica y abuso en las relaciones se extienden mucho más de las descripciones estereotípicas frecuentemente vistas en los medios de comunicación.
Read MoreWhen “I Guess” Means “Yes”: Coercive Sexual Assault and Desire Gaps in Intimate Relationships
Content warning: This article discusses the topic of rape and coercive sexual assault. Please take care when engaging. Sexual assault is often represented as a singular idea of violent rape at the hands of a stranger assailant. However, it is actually most likely that survivors will know their assaulter, whether this is an intimate partner,…
Read More[Updated for 2026] LGBTQ+ Rights & Relationship Abuse: Bringing Discrimination Home
As political violence against LGBTQ rights increases, intimate violence also increases.
Read MoreDark Romance Through the Eyes of DV Survivors
During a month in which romance is at the forefront of many people’s minds, we want to take the time to explore the literary genre of “dark romance.” What is “Dark Romance”? Dark romance is a subcategory of romance that explores controversial dynamics within very heated relationships, making it a popular genre for which…
Read MoreSurveillance Is Abuse, Not Love: Stories of Surviving Stalking
January was Stalking Awareness Month, but this issue affects survivors year round! Abusers often employ stalking tactics to assert power and control of their targets. This can be what we typically think of as stalking—like physically following you—but surveillance can take many forms. How might this look? How can we stay safe and vigilant? With…
Read MoreA Survivor’s Story of Running, Writing, and Resilience
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we sat down with Marissa Quintero—a board member, published poet, long-distance runner, and a powerful voice for survivors. She shares her journey from crisis to victory and the profound ripple effect of sharing our stories. Silas: Marissa, thank you for sharing your story with us. Your life…
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