Expose the Darkness- Leaving the Abusive Christian Partner

…after leaving, I gained so much more than what I walked away from. And that, my dear sweet friend, is something I would never trade for.

-Evelyn

To the Girl with the Skates

You are the future, and when you feel defeated search the crowd for young girls who idolize your game.

-RhiannaVasquez

EmpowerRhiannaVasquezDecember 15, 2020We Are HERRhiannaVasquez, female empowerment, empower, adviceComment

Should I Forgive the Person Who Abused Me?

If you don’t want to forgive your abuser, then don’t.

-Admin

Empower, HealADMINNovember 30, 2020We Are HERabuse, survivor, forgive, forgiveness, healing journeyComment

Coping Ahead: The Skill You Need for the Holiday Season

By coping ahead, you are creating somewhat of an emergency plan for your emotions. This can be extremely helpful during the holiday season due to the potential triggers that might arise.

-KelseyFlanagan

EmpowerKelseyFlanaganNovember 24, 2020We Are HERcoping, holidays, coping ahead, family, triggers, trauma

The Wheel of Power and Control

Abuse is a pattern of behaviors to gain and maintain power and control and this wheel shows the different actions that define abuse.

-Admin

EmpowerADMINNovember 9, 2020We Are HERWheel of Power and Control, domestic violence, abuse, abusive relationship, patternComment

TIPP: Skills To Change Your Body’s Chemistry When In Distress

These skills are extremely useful as they change your body chemistry quickly to help you when you are in distress or feel the need to act on an unhealthy urge.

-KelseyFlanagan

Empower, Heal, RestoreKelseyFlanaganOctober 20, 2020We Are HERHealing, exercise, breathing, skills, trauma, trauma recovery, TIPPComment

Maintaining Your Self-Respect in Relationships

An important part of the healing process is by respecting and loving yourself, as well as having a strong support system.

-KelseyFlanagan

Empower, HealKelseyFlanaganOctober 13, 2020We Are HERDBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Self-respect, relationships, self careComment

Believe in Yourself, Always

There were plenty of times I just wanted to quit. I had a lot of anxiety as court dates neared and not having court closure held me back from focusing on my healing journey.

-lesleylivinfit

EmpowerlesleylivinfitSeptember 17, 2020We Are HERcourt, victim impact statement, phys, justice system, justice Comments

Love Shouldn't Hurt

For those who are reading this, nothing and nobody is worth your mental health. Seek help from friends, family, a professional. Take life one day at a time, and realize you’re worthy of love. -MarieC

Empower, RestoreGuest UserAugust 31, 2020We Are HERdomestic violence, awareness, survivor, CPTSD, RecoveryComment

I Love Me

So much time wasted on hating myself and it never led to anything good. It was pointless. I cannot hate myself into loving myself no matter what I do. It doesn’t work that way.

-NotDefinedByMyPast

Heal, EmpowerNotDefinedByMyPastJuly 7, 2020We Are HERself love, self image, self worth, healing journey, restoration, self esteemComment

Thoughts on Healing

I am screaming for others to see their worth but really my mind, soul and body are crying out for me to see that I am enough

-notdefinedbymypast

Heal, Empower, RestoreNotDefinedByMyPastJune 30, 2020We Are HERself love, self care, speak, affermations, healing journey, validate, self worthComment

Space

I demand the space to call out and put an end to rape culture, to sexual violence, gender violence, towards all…

-Jourdan

Emotional Abuse, EmpowerGuest UserJune 16, 2020We Are HERtrauma survivor, childhood abuse, bipoc, survivor, emotional abuse, empowerComment

Fear

Some people are just so used to their fear based consciousness, that it becomes a daily part of life.

-KellyMaida

Empower, HealKellyMaidaMarch 10, 2020We Are Herfear, family, safety, healing journey, breaking the cycleComment

Unresolved Issues from Inner Childhood

Have you ever had some memories on a constant loop? Like an old record that keeps playing the same song? And you try to stop it but it keeps on playing.

-KellyMaida