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Catching Butterflies: The Metamorphosis Of Kim Carpenter
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Catching Butterflies: The Metamorphosis Of Kim Carpenter

By: N.M. Bialko Just before Christmas in 2019, I was home for the holidays but in the throes of a toxic and emotionally abusive relationship. I was feeling like a shell of my former self, and my mind was fixated on negative thoughts. I found myself thinking of a woman who had made the local...

The Power Of Sharing Your Story
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The Power Of Sharing Your Story

By: Eileen Shea It’s not uncommon for abuse victims and survivors to stay silent, even after they’ve escaped their tormentors because of the layered fear that exists in sharing their stories. Will they be seen as weak to have allowed the abuse to happen? Will they be seen as needy for asking for help? Will...

Share Your Story
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Share Your Story

By: Nicole Bialko As team members and subscribers of Abuse Refuge Org (ARO), we understand the importance of educating and protecting others from abuse. We know that abuse takes on many forms and is an isolating and often shameful experience. We have found ways to rise above the pain and move forward and are committed...