Trigger Warning From the taste of blood in her mouth to feeling powerless and unable to talk, sexual assault survivor Juliet dreaded annual visits to the dentist. Everything brought back the trauma of the sexual abuse she'd endured from a male relative from the age of three to 14. She would "white knuckle" the dental… Continue reading When dental visits unearth old trauma
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Domestic abuse victims share their experiences of obtaining and enforcing protection orders
We love our readers to share their own experiences so that others can benefit. To get the ball rolling, here is what three of our readers have said about the pros & cons of getting protection orders, and tips for those who have not done it before. Protection order legislation varies from state to state. … Continue reading Domestic abuse victims share their experiences of obtaining and enforcing protection orders
