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Dating violence is all too common, and it can start at early ages. When we open a conversation about challenging topics ...
09/10/2026

Dating violence is all too common, and it can start at early ages. When we open a conversation about challenging topics like teen dating violence, we can help the young people in our lives know that we are here for them if they ever face a potentially abusive themselves, or if they know someone else who is struggling.

Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize. According to the CDC, about 1 in 12 teens experienced phys...
09/08/2026

Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize. According to the CDC, about 1 in 12 teens experienced physical dating violence, and about 1 in 10 teens experienced sexual dating violence annually.* This doesn’t even include other forms of abuse that may happen, such as verbal, psychological, and emotional abuse.

If you’ve got teens in your life, consider starting conversations with them early about healthy versus unhealthy relationships, red flags of abusive relationships, and what to do if they or someone they know experiences an abusive relationship. Here are a few tips:

First, educate yourself. If you enter into a conversation knowing a few facts about the dynamics of teen dating violence and some resources for more information and support, you’ll be better prepared to answer your kids’ questions. Some helpful resources include Loveisrespect.org (www.loveisrespect.org) and Break the Cycle (www.breakthecycle.org).

Second, acknowledge that this is a difficult topic to discuss. Acknowledging that this can be a difficult discussion is a helpful way to convey your openness to this conversation, even if it is hard to do.

Third, maintain a nonjudgmental approach. You could start by saying something along the lines of, “I know that dating while you’re a teenager can be complicated, and I’ve been hearing more lately that there are a lot of teens who have violence happen in their relationships. I wanted to talk about this with you so you can know you can talk to me about this sort of thing.”

Try to keep the dialogue open so this conversation doesn’t remain a one-time event. It is not easy to talk about issues like dating violence with the young people in our lives. However, these conversations are an important part of helping our kids develop healthy, safe relationships.

*https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/about-teen-dating-violence.html

Survivors of intimate partner violence will benefit from informed, supportive, and proactive employers who are equipped ...
09/03/2026

Survivors of intimate partner violence will benefit from informed, supportive, and proactive employers who are equipped to help them be safe and be connected to helpful local resources.

It’s hard for many people to imagine that someone they know personally may be experiencing intimate partner violence, ei...
09/01/2026

It’s hard for many people to imagine that someone they know personally may be experiencing intimate partner violence, either as a victim or a perpetrator. One arena in which it’s important for people to be mindful of the need for support and understanding for those who have faced abusive relationships is in the workplace.

The career and economic costs of intimate partner violence are staggering for victims, as well as for businesses and our national economy. Perpetrators, for example, may force victims to miss work or turn over their paychecks immediately so that the victims have no direct access to financial resources.

In addition, perpetrators may show up and stalk victims at their workplaces, creating a safety risk and hindering work productivity. All of these factors may make it difficult for victims to maintain employment and advance their careers, and this can create a long-term impact that extends past the time an abusive relationship ends.

Many people have known someone at their workplace who have experienced intimate partner violence. And yet, a lack of awareness and the stigma surrounding intimate partner violence can impact how co-workers and businesses respond.

Survivors of intimate partner violence will benefit from informed, supportive, and proactive employers who are equipped to help them be safe and be connected to helpful local resources.

Visit our extensive collection of resources on the financial and economic implications of intimate partner violence by visiting https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/financialabuse.html.

Abusive relationships can happen to anyone. Intimate partner violence crosses all demographic, educational, social, and ...
08/27/2026

Abusive relationships can happen to anyone. Intimate partner violence crosses all demographic, educational, social, and geographic categories. If you’ve experienced abuse, know that you are not alone.

Feelings of shame and embarrassment are common for many survivors of abusive relationships. Although these feelings are ...
08/25/2026

Feelings of shame and embarrassment are common for many survivors of abusive relationships. Although these feelings are understandable and normal, they should not prevent anyone from seeking the help they need to help them move toward safety and greater well-being.

If you or someone you are supporting needs immediate assistance for a crisis-related domestic violence situation, please contact your local authorities immediately. In the United States, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for 24/7 support: http://www.thehotline.org/; 1−800−799−SAFE(7233).

Words hold power. Whether you identify as a victim, survivor, one who has triumphed over past abuse, or some other terms...
08/20/2026

Words hold power. Whether you identify as a victim, survivor, one who has triumphed over past abuse, or some other terms, consider the impact of these terms along your healing journey.

"The only thing that bothers me about it is that other people can’t see the triumph in it. Because to me this is a treas...
08/18/2026

"The only thing that bothers me about it is that other people can’t see the triumph in it. Because to me this is a treasure to be at this point in my life, in this stage, and it be beginning. Some people don’t even start to realize that they have the issues or start dealing with them until they get to this point.” ~ Domestic Violence Survivor

Today in our Pathway for Survivors Blog, you’ll find an adapted blog post that appeared previously in the See the Triumph campaign, which is now managed through The Source for Survivors.

If you’re interested in exploring how different words can take on different meanings for survivors along the journey of healing from past abuse, you can check out the full post today at https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog.

Remind yourself as often as needed: You are valuable, worthy, and important.
08/13/2026

Remind yourself as often as needed: You are valuable, worthy, and important.

“The common saying, ‘Money can’t buy happiness,’ is partially true because many ingredients for happiness--like healthy ...
08/11/2026

“The common saying, ‘Money can’t buy happiness,’ is partially true because many ingredients for happiness--like healthy relationships or a sense of inner peace--are priceless. However, ignoring the realities of financial stress doesn’t make them go away.

“For survivors of past abuse, financial resources are essential to the healing process for two main reasons. First, more financial resources help survivors have more access to services, individualized professional guidance, and other tangible resources to support their progress and healing…Second, reducing financial stressors can remove a significant source of emotional distress that impacts survivors’ overall well-being in many areas of life…

“Financial empowerment, therefore, is an essential part of the overall healing process for many survivors of past abuse.”

The above excerpt is from the book we published, “Financial abuse recovery: Financial healing and empowerment after surviving an abusive relationship.” You can learn more about this book and access an extensive list of free, online resources that focus on the topics of abuse recovery, financial well-being, and career and educational pathways by visiting the following website: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/financialabuse.html.

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