Intimate partner Violence
You have a self.
Relationships are complicated. We know that. But no relationship should feel unsafe, confusing, or unpredictable. Intimate partner violence can come in many forms, sometimes the abuse is physical but more often it is emotional, sexual, spiritual, or economical. People can find themselves fearful, isolated from their community, and coerced, not understanding the slow ways a partner gained power and control in the relationship. Often the message we hear from society, family, and friends is that if you find yourself in an abusive relationship you should leave. We know it’s not that simple and often harm continues well after the relationship ends. No matter where you are, we are here to support you.
We can work with you to reduce harm in current relationships that are unsafe, provide strategies if you are working to live your life freely from a past partner, and/or help you find ways to rebuild connections to family and community that were lost as a result of isolation. We use a trauma-informed, empowerment-based approach to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship (past or present), and work with you to heal from trauma. We believe you, we honor your experiences, and we are here to help you understand what loving, equitable relationships look like and how to build them.
