“The holidays are often a time of joy and community, but for people in abusive relationships, the holidays can be stressful and dangerous. Spending time with family and friends, dealing with financial stress and traveling can make safety planning for the holidays a challenge. Family and friends of survivors may also struggle to find ways to help or be supportive. We wanted to offer a few suggestions for survivors and friends or family of survivors for making the holidays feel safer by safety planning for the upcoming holidays”.
Author: Web Editor
Haven FYI – Friday December 1, 2023
The holiday season has been dubbed “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.” And for many, the days spanning from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day are just that—a wonderful, exciting season. But for survivors of abuse, the holiday season can be particularly painful. So many of us connect long-held emotions with holiday traditions and gatherings, making this time of the year intensely triggering.
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