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)...
by Paul Porter | Aug 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
How does anger and domestic violence become intertwined? All of us have moments of anger. It can be anything from someone cutting you off in traffic to trying to communicate to a telephone customer service representative what your problem is and becoming frustrated...