Support and resources for women survivors of domestic abuse. How to leave an abuser and be free. Dating advice for survivors.

• Work from Home - Pros and Cons
  Sat, 3rd Jan 2009 05:49 EST
  
  In a previous article, I briefly discussed working from home as an option for many moms these days. Here, we will take a closer look at this option. Working from...
• Be Good to Yourself
  Fri, 2nd Jan 2009 17:59 EST
  
  Everyone is human, and everyone makes mistakes. Your abuser magnified your mistakes and imperfections while minimizing his own. You’ve been trained by him to be extremely critical of yourself,...
• Don’t Dwell Too Much on the Past
  Wed, 24th Dec 2008 06:15 EST
  
  After leaving an abusive relationship, it’s easy to obsess over everything the abuser did to you. It’s normal and even healthy to feel anger about the way he treated...
• How to Keep from Returning to an Abuser
  Sat, 20th Dec 2008 15:26 EST
  
  If you’re like I used to be, you’ve probably left and returned to your abuser too many times to count. And every time you leave, you say this is...
• A Good Support Network is Important in Abuse Recovery
  Fri, 19th Dec 2008 20:03 EST
  
  If you’re recovering from an abusive relationship, surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family really helps. You want people around you who will accept you, respect your boundaries, and...
• November Blurb
  Mon, 17th Nov 2008 13:38 EST
  
  I must say I am quite pleased with the outcome of the election. I am excited to see what our new president will do for the economy, women’s rights,...
• The “I Can Change” Dance
  Mon, 17th Nov 2008 13:33 EST
  
  Several years ago, I watched the South Park movie. What stands out in my mind about that movie was the scene where Saddam Hussein and Satan were in a...
• Looks Can Be Deceiving
  Sun, 26th Oct 2008 13:32 EDT
  
  When I saw Casey Anthony on the news last week being charged with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, I was a little shocked. Here was a pretty, normal-looking...
• Where Do the Candidates Stand on Domestic Violence?
  Wed, 22nd Oct 2008 16:33 EDT
  
  When considering the candidates this election, this question actually had not crossed my mind. It wasn’t until I received an email from a concerned reader that I realized how...
• After You've Left
  Tue, 14th Oct 2008 07:00 EDT
  
  If you’ve left your abuser and you need help figuring out what to do next, first read my articles, Leaving Your Abuser Part I and II, where I already...