There is no excuse for abuse.
It is never your fault.
Help is available
24/7 National Abuse Hotline
800.799.7233 | Text "Start" to 88788
Local Resources
Google "domestic abuse resources" with your county or zip code
Do you feel unsafe? Are you planning on leaving your relationship? Safety Plans & Guidelines will help!
Are you looking for a community of women that understands what you are going through?
Find A Woman's Help Agency in Your Area
Legal Information for each State
Resources to Educate Yourself on Abuse
What Does a Controlling Relationship Look Like?
Helpful Books & Media
Gaining understanding of abuse and its impacts can empower you and help you make good choices.
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage
For any woman caught in an emotionally destructive marriage, Leslie Vernick offers a personalized path forward. Based on decades of counseling experience, her intensely practical, biblical advice will show you how to establish boundaries and break free from emotional abuse.
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Angry Men and the Women Who Love Them
An invaluable aid for the man who batters, the woman who feels trapped, and the pastor, counselor, or friend who desperately wants to help them both, Angry Men and the Women Who Love Them offers straight answers for those willing to overcome the cycle of violence.
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Why Does He Do That?
This is NOT faith-based but a great resource. Bancroft is well educated in the area of abusers and domestic abuse: his books are basics to domestic abuse. This book has been helpful for women in understanding their abusers better and is valuable to help anyone understand the behavior and tactics of abusive men.
3 Key Choices for Deep Healing
In February 2024, LWOH Founder and Executive Director, Diane Schnickels, participated in an online summit "Flourishing After Domestic Abuse". This is her talk and a printable download to go with it.
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