A blog post advocating a change from "Why don't you leave?" to "How can I support you?" When family or friends call the Safe+Sound Somerset hotline or talk to us at community events, they often ask, “How they...
Power & Control in Domestic Abuse
A blog post explaining how one partner gaining and keeping power and control is the center of an abusive relationship, and alternatively, what healthy P/C looks like. The ability to control our own lives through decisions is powerful,...
Rights & Responsibilities for Healthy Relationships
A blog post explaining how both people following rights and responsibilities makes an equal, healthy, safe relationship. Boundaries are the limits and rules you have for your interactions with others, and how you want to be treated in...
A Story of Healing from PTSD
A blog post showing one family's journey from experiencing PTSD to healing while engaging in Safe+Sound services. You’re sitting on the couch watching a scary movie. Your heart races and your palms sweat, so you look around and listen...
