The Toll of Abuse on Loved Ones
The trauma from an abusive relationship impacts more than one person; it ripples out to family, friends, and the entire community. Even when we don’t know what is happening behind…
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I Think My Friend is Being Abused
Preventing domestic abuse is a core value of SHALVA. Our outreach programs empower friends and family to know what to say if they think someone is being abused by their…
Tips for Negotiating with Difficult People
Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Working with Narcissists and Those who Abuse was an information-packed presentation juxtaposing sound negotiation practices with traits and characteristics of both narcissists and abusers.…
Answering “Why Do They Stay?”
A Sheitel Macher’s Journey in Empowering Abuse Survivors I have been honored to be the SHALVA Orthodox Outreach Coordinator for close to 9 years. I have also been a Sheitel Macher,…
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is just as important as physical health. You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth, so don’t skip these brain boosters from our SHALVA…
Are Abuse Survivors Co-Dependent?
It is difficult to believe that someone you love would purposefully try to control, manipulate, and perhaps even hurt you. It is easier to believe you are codependent, that you…
The Ripple Effects of Domestic Abuse
Studies show that survivors of domestic abuse experience additional health problems beyond the physical injuries they may endure from abuse, such as arthritis; asthma; stroke; high cholesterol; heart attack; heart…
Prayer for Agunot
Liza* made the difficult yet brave decision to leave her marriage. The divorce dragged on for years in court as they battled over parenting time, even though Liza was responsible…
Finding Her Path to Freedom
When Tracy sought help from SHALVA, she was already divorced. She was on her path to freedom, but was still experiencing extreme emotional and technological abuse. Her ex-husband tracked her…
Warning Signs of a Toxic Relationship
No relationship is without problems, but when there seems to be more bad moments than good, then you could be in a toxic relationship. What is a toxic relationship? A…