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We are a community of women who share our personal stories about how we’ve survived and thrived in our lives. We share our messages to heal and help others learn from our experiences.
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Harlyn Hannah
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The Virago
Jul 24
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
The toxic dynamic is difficult to escape
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Carin M. LaCount, O.D.
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The Virago
Oct 11, 2023
When You Think Something is Wrong: Understanding the Dynamics of Abusive Relationships
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Hope Rising
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The Virago
Apr 22, 2023
There’s Still So Much to Talk About
But for once, I’m feeling human
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Katherine Hart
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The Virago
Apr 7, 2023
You Can Feel Isolated Without Being Alone
Is your isolation a sign of codependence?
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Hope Rising
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The Virago
Mar 27, 2023
Today, I Was Brave
It was terrifying
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Hope Rising
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The Virago
Feb 28, 2023
Next Time, Punch Me in the Face
The most brutal part of sexual violence is its invisibility
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Hope Rising
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The Virago
Jan 9, 2023
A Survivor in Search of Other Worlds
Dissociation is my refuge
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Suzanna Quintana
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The Virago
Oct 21, 2022
My Abusive Ex Just Had a Baby and I Can’t Stop Laughing
An old guy, his child bride, and their kid…
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Hope Rising
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The Virago
Jul 6, 2022
Skinny Isn’t Always Healthy
Take it from the featherweight champion
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Suzanna Quintana
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The Virago
Jun 14, 2022
Maybe He Doesn’t Hit You. But Sometimes You Wish He Would.
The physical pain of emotional abuse
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