by Jerel Benjamin | Aug 31, 2020 | Abuse, Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocacy, Jerel Benjamin, Mental Abuse, Physiological Abuse, Speaker, Uncategorized
An abusive relationship can take a heavy toll, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Any type of abuse can lead to severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur after a single frightening incident or...
by Jerel Benjamin | Aug 2, 2020 | Abuse, Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocacy, Jerel Benjamin, Mental Abuse, Physiological Abuse, Speaker, Uncategorized
Millions of women are abused by their partners every year. In many of these cases, children are also abused. It can be difficult for these women to leave because they feel there are no better options for them. What they don’t realize is there are so many...
by Jerel Benjamin | Jun 9, 2020 | Abuse, Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocacy, Jerel Benjamin, Mental Abuse, Physiological Abuse, Speaker, Uncategorized
Finding yourself in a violent relationship is never easy, but one of the most significant steps is admitting to yourself that you are in one. Many victims that are on their own only have to worry about getting themselves out, but those with children that are also in...
by Jerel Benjamin | May 11, 2020 | Abuse, Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocacy, Jerel Benjamin, Mental Abuse, Physiological Abuse, Speaker
A new relationship can mean a world of possibilities, a chance to grow and learn with someone. Going into that new relationship is fun and exciting and can make you think of a world of future possibilities. That relationship may seem perfect in the beginning, but then...
