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It Should End With Us… But Will It?
Disclaimer: Discussions of Intimate Partner Violence and spoilers for the movie It Ends with Us ahead. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, countless complexities impact one’s path to safety and healing. From the more tangible consequences of abuse, like a black eye or closely monitored DM inbox, to the less visible variables survivors encounter every
Family Violence Prevention Month
Every individual has a right to live a peaceful and violence-free existence. To bring awareness to Gender Based Violence (GBV) or family violence in Canada, November is known as Family
A conversation with Mi’kmaw Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley
Indigenous women and girls face a disproportionate level of violence in our country. According to Stats Canada, they are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than anyother
Building Resilience: Mental Health Support for Survivors
Survivors of gender-based violence exhibit incredible strength in the face of adversity, but the emotional scars left by such experiences can be profound. Beyond the physical harm, survivors often grapple
Intergenerational Traumas and Its Impact
Many individuals have experienced trauma in their lives, however, not many people are aware of intergenerational trauma and its effects which can be transferred from one generation to the next.
Coercive Control & How It Affects Kids
What Is Coercive Control? Isolation. Control. Threats. Humiliation. Abusers use a number of psychological and emotional tactics – not always recognized as forms of violence – to keep their partners
Keeping Moves Safe in Southwestern Ontario
The number one priority of Shelter Movers Southwestern Ontario (SMSWO) is keeping our volunteers and clients safe on moves. SMSWO conducts three types of moves: low, medium, and high-risk. To