by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
What means just as much to me as their physical help is the fact that they were there when I needed someone to listen.Words cannot describe how incredible they are. One day, I hope to give back—whether through donating so they can continue helping women in situations...
by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
Thank you, Reach Out Speak Out, for being there for me and my children, for never giving up on us, and forpushing me forward when I needed encouragement most. I have come a long way, and I know without a doubtthat God used you to help me. I also know He will continue...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Is it possible to care “too much”? Some would say yes, some would say no. I am going to go out on a limb and say yes, you can. Why do I think this? Don’t get me wrong – it’s not a bad thing to care about others and wan to do your best to help and “fix” things to make...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
When you care so much about others: what they think, what they do, what you could be doing to help them, you can start to lose a part of yourself and your own identity. Caring for others is a noble and worthy thing to do, but not at your own expense. As a full-time...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Caring “too much” for others can wreak havoc on your body. When the majority of what you do and focus on is others, your own health can negatively impacted. If you don’t take care of your own needs (rest, eating habits, activity, etc.) because you are fully focused on...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
How do you care for others without caring “too much”? The biggest thing I can suggest is boundaries. Our culture throws that word around a lot, but what does it really mean? Boundaries in a relationship are how you will or will not act (or will or will not accept)...
