2014
Abusers are experts when it comes to controlling their victims. They know exactly which buttons to press and what tactics to use. While the trauma endured by victims takes its toll in many forms, one thing all victims share is being ...
2014
Many of us are never more than an arm’s length from our smartphones. We rely on them for so many things. Here’s a great resource for those in abusive relationships. ASPIRE News is a free app (available on both iPhone and ...
2014
When you support Coburn Place, you transform lives. Victims become survivors. Cycles of violence are shattered. That’s powerful work you’re doing – a power shift. Let’s chart it. One tactic of abusers is to use ...
2014
As you may or may not know, we’ve updated our mission statement. “Coburn Place empowers victims of intimate partner violence to live as survivors.” Those two words should jump out at you, even if they weren’t formatted in bold. ...
2014
A new year always brings with it the ability to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. It can be an exciting time to embrace new ideas and positive change. Or it can be a reminder of the unmet goals of the past and the challenges ahead ...
2013
We asked one of our adult residents to share her story with you. It’s a true account that’s, quite frankly, incredibly hard to hear. Unbelievably so. But please stick around for the ending. We promise you’re going to like ...