There's red flags in relationships, but what about the green flags? Green flags are the signs of a healthy, supportive relationship. What are yours?
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When was the last time you checked your social media privacy settings? Have you ever? Sometimes privacy settings can change, potentially exposing your private information in ways you don't expect. Periodically review your settings and make sure only people you trust know what you're up to.
In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." To some, it sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. Others saw it for what it was. Two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was. safeescape.org/it-wasnt-abo...
It wasn't about the banana - Operation Safe Escape
In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." At first, it almost sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. But two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was.
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That feeling when your first computer is in a Smithsonian 🫠
Recent breakup? Ending a relationship used to mean returning keys and picking up boxes. Today it also means passwords, shared streaming profiles, location sharing you both forgot was on, a thermostat account in their name, and a phone plan you're both still on. A "digital breakup" is the process of
Toolkit - Digital Breakup Guide - Operation Safe Escape
OPERATION SAFE ESCAPE Home » Toolkits » Digital Breakup Recovery Playbook The Digital Breakup: Securing Your Accounts, Devices & Privacy A step-by-step guide to untangling your digital life after a relationship ends: passwords, location sharing, shared accounts, smart home tech, and everything in between. Sharing your digital life with a partner was an act of…
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For many survivors of abuse, navigating the justice system can feel overwhelming. Criminal, Civil, and Family Courts all have different roles and processes. We've developed a toolkit to help you understand what to expect, what happens next, and how to get the legal help you deserve.
Toolkit: Navigating the Legal System - Operation Safe Escape
OPERATION SAFE ESCAPE Home » Toolkits » Legal System Recovery Playbook Navigating the Legal System A survivor’s map to courts, protective orders, and legal help: what each part of the system can do for you, how the pieces fit together, and how to protect yourself along the way. You don’t have to become a lawyer…
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The question is not whether survivors are strong enough. They already are. The question is whether communities, systems, workplaces, and support networks are willing to become safe enough.
You do not have to explain your survival to people committed to misunderstanding it.
You are not weak because someone hurt you. You are not foolish because you hoped things would get better. You are not broken because survival changed you. You are still here. That matters.
Survivors are not defined by what someone did to them. They are parents, students, workers, friends, leaders, advocates, artists, caregivers, and community members. Recovery is about giving people room to live again. See the survivor.
You don't need to have all the answers today. You just need the next safest step. And sometimes that step is simply telling one safe person, “I need help.”
On this day in 1969, humanity reached new heights when we walked on the moon. Engineers, astronauts, and countless others overcame challenges and adversity to accomplish what we once thought was impossible. It's amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. This post isn't about the moon.
You are allowed to miss someone who hurt you. You are allowed to feel grief, anger, love, fear, relief, confusion, and hope all at once. Complicated feelings don't mean you made the wrong choice. They mean you are human. #HealingAfterAbuse #TraumaRecovery
“Why didn’t they just leave?” is the wrong question. A better question is: What barriers did they face, and how can we help remove them? Housing, money, transportation, custody, immigration status, disability, pets, threats, and fear are real barriers. Survivors need options, not judgment.
Leaving is not a single moment. It is often a process of planning, protecting, hiding, documenting, surviving, and trying again when the first plan becomes unsafe. When someone stays, it does not mean they are choosing abuse. It may mean they are choosing the safest option available today.
This article breaks down key laws (ADA, VAWA, Fair Housing Act), what accessible services can look like, and how to find shelter, coordinate caregiving, and get help when a program says no. safeescape.org/safety-acces...
Safety, Accessibility, and Support: Getting Domestic Violence Services as a Person with a Disability - Operation Safe Escape
People with disabilities who face abuse have real legal protections and options. This article breaks down key laws (ADA, VAWA, Fair Housing Act), what accessible services can look like, and how to find shelter, coordinate caregiving, and get help when a program says no.
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Can you spot the warning signs in this real phishing message? The messages aren't always this obvious, but remember to think before you click!
It wasn't about the banana. In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." At first, it almost sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. But two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was.
It wasn't about the banana - Operation Safe Escape
In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." At first, it almost sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. But two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was.
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“No one would believe me” is one of the most powerful and deceitful tools an abuser can use. When survivors speak, our first response matters. Learn more:
Recognizing and Responding to Abuse - Operation Safe Escape
Recognizing Abuse Abuse rarely looks like what people expect. It’s not always physical, and it doesn’t always leave visible marks. It can show up as control, isolation, fear, or manipulation, patterns that build slowly enough that they’re hard to name even when you’re the one living through them. Whether you’re worried about your own relationship…
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Leaving can be hard. Leaving and thriving can be even harder. Take a look at our quick guide for rebuilding your financial independence after leaving.
Rebuilding Financial Independence After Leaving Domestic Violence - Operation Safe Escape
Learn practical steps to rebuild financial independence after domestic violence, including safe job searching, employment resources, housing support, and financial recovery.
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Give yourself the same patience you give tacos. When tacos fall apart, we pick up the pieces and they're still delicious. When you fall apart, you're still amazing, too. Happy #tacotuesday
Ending a relationship used to mean returning keys and picking up boxes. Today it also means passwords, shared streaming, smart thermostats, and phone plans. A "digital breakup" is deciding, on your terms, which doors to close. Check out our digital breakup guide here: safeescape.org/toolkit-digi...
Toolkit - Digital Breakup Guide - Operation Safe Escape
OPERATION SAFE ESCAPE Home » Toolkits » Digital Breakup Recovery Playbook The Digital Breakup: Securing Your Accounts, Devices & Privacy A step-by-step guide to untangling your digital life after a relationship ends: passwords, location sharing, shared accounts, smart home tech, and everything in between. Sharing your digital life with a partner was an act of…
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Abuse doesn't always "look like" violence. Sometimes it looks like isolation, surveillance, financial control, threats, humiliation, or making someone feel like they have no safe way out. Listen to your friends and loved ones, they may be saying more than what they're saying.
July 10 is National Kitten Day. Take a mental break, enjoy these kittens.
