Tune in weekly during the month of October for a new recording on the Heart Space, a digital sound archive of trauma-sensitive resources dedicated to serving those who are healing from abuse. Listen on Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcast, and more.
Holden, a certified yoga instructor on our staff, invites you to take a posture of dignity and open your heart during this 30-minute yoga practice. #YogaFridays
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Every situation is different. Trust your instincts. If something on this list seems like it could cause danger for you, don’t do it. Remember you can call our 24-hour crisis line at 800.544.2022 anytime, any day. Our advocates are available to support you. Together, we can tailor a safety plan to meet your specific needs.
All questions will be related to domestic violence in popular culture — books, films, music, and sports. But don’t worry, nothing will be graphic or require content warnings. We simply want to raise awareness about the issues. And it’s FREE to play! We only need your name and email address.
Look for a zoom meeting link in your email on the morning of the event, so you can join when game play begins later that night. We will be using Crowdspurr for actual game play, so it might be easiest for folks to join the zoom meeting from a desktop or laptop computer and have a smartphone or tablet available for playing.
And we have prizes! Prizes include a Hope Box, GreenHouse17 T-Shirt, and a Support Survivors Face Mask.
Tune in weekly during the month of October for a new recording on the Heart Space, a digital sound archive of trauma-sensitive resources dedicated to serving those who are healing from abuse. Listen on Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcast, and more.
Stephanie, a certified yoga instructor on our staff, invites you to take some time for yourself. Find your center, even if it’s outside of your comfort zone, during this week’s guided yoga. #YogaFridays
Remember the abuse they are suffering is rooted in isolation, power, and control. Your role is to help them make their own decisions, not rescue them.
Believe the stories they tell you. Listen more than you talk. Avoid saying what you would do. Instead, say you are really worried about their safety and ask if they have a safety plan. And respect your friend or family member’s decision, even if they decide to stay. Sometimes, it’s because leaving will be too dangerous right now.
Become familiar with things to consider when making a safety plan. Suggest that they call our 24-hour hotline to speak with an advocate. You can call us, too. We are here to answer questions and help you support your friend and family.
Some survivors began drinking more to numb the physical and emotional pain of abuse, while others were forced to drink and drug by their abuser.
You may feel ashamed about the abuse and for using substances. Remember you have survived the trauma of abuse the only way you could. Now, though, the substances are putting your safety at risk and making it harder for your body and mind to heal.
With a plan and supportive network, you can live a safe sober life. Let us support you along the way with referrals to treatments, specialized support groups for survivors in recovery, and extra help to re-imagine your sober, violence-free life.
If you need more support, call us to talk about options and about days and times of support groups in your area. Our advocates are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year to answer questions, make safety plans, advocate for legal rights, and offer support during your healing journey.
If you’ve ever visited our farm, you know it’s a magical place. This recording captures a bit of that magic an early autumn day fades, and the evening showers make their way to the farm. Wherever you are, you can come back to your breath. Join us on the farm by closing your eyes and listening to one of the many beautiful songs of nature.
Tune in weekly during the month of October for a new recording on the Heart Space, a digital sound archive of trauma-sensitive resources dedicated to serving those who are healing from abuse. Listen on Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcast, and more.
Holden, a certified yoga instructor on our staff, invites you to a engage your body in low-impact movement during this 30-minute yoga experience.
