When Marissa first came to me, she was going through her second divorce. Both partners had been physically and emotionally abusive during the relationship, and the divorce was nothing short of ...

In a society where cycles of abuse and violence persist across generations, stories like It Ends With Us offer a glimpse of hope. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, the 2024 film tells ...

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a complex issue that is often passed on through generations. Studies have shown that parents who were abused as children may perpetuate a similar pattern of mistreating ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A local non-profit organization is marking 40 years of helping families break intergenerational cycles of childhood trauma in Middle Tennessee. The Family Center has evolved ...

Most people don’t end up in prison because they’re dangerous. They end up there because they’re unhealed, unsupported, and trying to survive.

When my son was born, I made a promise to myself and to him: the cycle of trauma and addiction stops now. I was 12 years sober at the time. The path that got me there had been filled with abuse, shame ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In light of two recent domestic violence cases that have captured the community’s attention, local law enforcement and advocacy ...

Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

Since 2016, Sacred Cycle has been inspiring survivors of sexual trauma through cycling, therapy and community. That community is about to grow. Sacred Cycle is integrating its program with the Bright ...

This is not the work of one organization, or one generation. It is a responsibility shared by all of us who desire peace in our communities.