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8 steps to recover after a controlling relationship: Lisa Aronson Fontes, Ph.D. shares advice for survivors recovering from coercive control relationships, starting with reclaiming activities they once enjoyed.
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Recovery After a Controlling Relationship
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It takes a long time to recover from an abusive and controlling relationship. Being monitored, isolated, stalked and abused leave their mark. Below are suggestions for people who have left a relations...👏 We ❤️ Meathead Movers!!!
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A moving story – ‘Meatheads’ offer free service for domestic violence survivors December 4, 2018 Raiza Giorgi Lifestyle 0 Photo contributed Meathead Movers – Meathead Movers’ nonprofit organ...😁 We are incredibly excited and thrilled to announce that the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has awarded DVS $40,000 in proceeds from their Charity Golf Classic! These funds have arrived at the perfect time. During the holiday season, we serve many more women, children and families, and this additional funding allows us to procure the needed supplies and comfort items that make our clients feel safe and secure.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
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Chumash Charity Golf Classic Raises $40K for Domestic Violence Solutions
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As one of the beneficiaries of the 14th annual Chumash Charity Golf Classic, Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara has received its portion of the proceeds – a $40,000 donation – from the S...Calling all amazing donors!!!
🛏 Our shelters need 10+ sets of white twin sheet sets (cotton or flannel please). Below is a link on Amazon Smile - you can order it to be delivered to our Admin Office at 411 E. Canon Perdido St. #12, Santa Barbara 93101. For any questions, please email Julia at JuliaB@DVsolutions.org. Thank you so much!
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AmazonBasics 400 Thread Count Sheet Set, 100% Cotton, Sateen Finish - Twin, White
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An Amazon Brand.#MustRead: "The vast majority of murder victims are men. But women are far more likely to be killed by those closest to them."
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Most Dangerous Place for Women Is the Home, U.N. Report Finds
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More than half of female homicide victims last year were killed by intimate partners or relatives, says a report on homicides around the world by the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime.Great read!
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Ask Amanda: Dealing with Toxic Family Members
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Q: Some of my closest family members aren’t supportive of me leaving my abusive partner and others don’t even seem like they believe the abuse happened. It is so hard to deal with this. I feel lik...