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Abuse and Self Care

5 Myths About Domestic Violence Victims

When you think of someone in a domestic violence situation, how do you picture them?

Is your vision of a domestic violence victim influenced by what you’ve seen on social media? Or on television?

Have you formed a a general opinion about them and what their pasts might look like, what their personalities are like or have you even pre-judged them?

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Healthy Relationships

5 Myths About Relationships

I’m a domestic violence survivor. In the over eight years since my first marriage ended I have learned so much and I make it my mission to share that here.

The steps to healing I’ve taken, both on my own and through therapy, have been tremendously healing, helpful, and enlightening. I care about you and your relationships. I want them to be healthy and not toxic. I want you to be healthy, strong, and empowered in your relationships.

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