Posts Tagged ‘domestic violence’
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 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 More[Updated for 2026] LGBTQ+ Rights & Relationship Abuse: Bringing Discrimination Home
As political violence against LGBTQ rights increases, intimate violence also increases.
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 MoreWhat Do Black Trans Stories Teach Us About Domestic Violence?
In an effort to understand trans people’s relationship to violence, it is important to engage in scholarship created in our voices—by us, for us. Two books I deem vital in fostering this understanding are Redefining Realness and My Life is No Accident. Both memoirs include themes of community, advocacy and justice while highlighting the impacts…
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…
Read MoreSer fuerte no significa sufrir en silencio
by Karla Travieso, LCSW En muchas familias latinas, las niñas crecen con el mensaje de que ser fuerte significa quedarse callada. Nos enseñan a no llorar demasiado, a no quejarnos, a no mostrar debilidad. La fortaleza se asocia con el silencio, con cargar el dolor solas y con poner siempre las necesidades de los demás…
Read MoreFacing the Shadows: A Comprehensive Look at Stalking
Stalking is a crime that affects millions of people across the United States every year. According to recent estimates, approximately 13.5 million individuals are stalked annually. There is an urgent need for awareness and understanding of stalking behaviors and their effects on survivors. A Widespread Problem Stalkers don’t discriminate by gender. Research shows that nearly…
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