I Am Being Abused. Why Is It So Hard to Leave?
If you’ve named what’s happening to you and still haven’t left, you’ve probably asked yourself why, or had someone else ask you in a way that stung. This post walks through the real reasons leaving is so hard: trauma bonding and intermittent reinforcement, fear that’s informed rather than irrational, hope that isn’t naivety, and isolation that makes everything harder. None of it is a verdict on your strength. No matter what you go through, nothing will take your light.
Am I Being Abused? (Signs of Domestic Violence)
Maybe it's not one dramatic moment, just a slow accumulation of small ones: a joke that stings, a door you can't leave through, a feeling of relief when they're finally gone for the day. If you've found yourself quietly googling "am I being abused," you're already further along than you think. This guide walks through the real signs of domestic violence survivors describe most often, physical, emotional, controlling, and sexual, without judgment and without requiring a single dramatic incident to validate what you're feeling. We'll also connect you to real support: the National Domestic Violence Hotline, RAINN, and the #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign, a reminder that this is far more common, and far less isolating, than it feels right now. Whatever stage you're at, naming what's happening is enough for today. No matter what you're carrying, nothing will take your light.
Journaling for Healing - A Survivor's Guide to Getting Started
Journaling is one of the most powerful healing tools available to survivors. This guide walks you through why it works, how to start (even if you feel too overwhelmed), and how to use journaling to process shame, anger, and confusion—and move toward hope. Includes prompts, practices, and survivor-centered resources.