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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas! 💜

February 2, 2022By Blog
Celebrate love and healthy relationships on Valentine’s Day with Handmade by Survivors products! A Hope Box makes a special Valentine's Day gift for a partner, friend, or yourself. Products are packaged in a cute printed box, signed by the survivors that helped make them. It includes a lip balm, bar of soap,…
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Winter on the Farm

January 24, 2022By Blog
Many of the pictures you see of our farm are filled with blooming flowers in the spring and summer months, but have you wondered what goes on when the temperatures start dropping? Winter on the farm is beautiful and busy!  Production on the farm stopped at the end of October…
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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

January 5, 2022By Blog
Stalking is illegal and survivors have rights. For Survivors Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence and can be an indicator of other forms of violence.  All stalkers can be dangerous. Intimate partner stalkers, compared to acquaintance and stranger stalkers, are more likely to threaten and physically assault the victim…
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Damselfly Gallery

December 21, 2021By Blog
"I was inspired by the beauty of it all." You'll find Damselfly Gallery on Main Street in historic downtown Midway. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, and woodworks by Kentucky artists fill the eclectic gallery. Rob Mills purchased the shop from the Thoreson family a few years ago. His mother, Karol, moved from…
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Cooking with Theo – Beet Napoleons

December 15, 2021By Blog
Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleons with spicy mint chimichurri Like in any home, the kitchen at shelter tends to be a gathering spot for adults and children. Survivors often prepare meals alongside staff, many times sharing recipes from their family traditions. Regular groups and workshops explore connections to food. Topics…
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Handmade by Survivors Soap Gift Guide

November 30, 2021By Blog
Looking for the perfect Handmade by Survivors soap for you or a loved one? Use our decision tree above to help!   Floral Blossoming smells like a field of wildflowers. This is a goat milk soap. It’s also available as a collection – soap, bath salt, and candle!   Clarity smells like a garden stroll. It’s…
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Read, Watch, and Listen to Stories

October 18, 2021By Blog
Choosing to read, watch, and listen to stories is one way you can help end intimate partner abuse. Stories help us to process, sympathize, and bond in shared experiences. Although some popular stories perpetuate myths and outdated assumptions, so many offer insight to understanding. This is a collection of books, movies,…
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Your Voice is Powerful

September 23, 2021By Blog
Take a stand against intimate partner abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every month.  Your voice is powerful. Believe your voice and actions can make a difference. Be loud. Every action — big or small — creates a community that supports survivors. What would happen if every person in your neighborhood…
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Destroy Myths & Reveal Truths

September 23, 2021By Blog
Let's destroy myths and reveal truths about intimate partner abuse. What myths have you heard about intimate partner abuse? It’s easy for a survivor to leave their abuser, right? Maybe you think intimate partner abuse doesn’t happen in your circle. We know these statements aren’t true. Read some common myths below and reveal the truth. Intimate…
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