"Thriving" means "prospering, highly successful" and "growing vigorously; flourishing" ( THRIVING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com ). Our motto, "Love-Heal-Thrive," reflects our belief that love fosters healing, which makes thriving possible.   During an intake session, a survivor I'll call "Sarah" asked me, "What does thriving look like?" Exhausted after 40 years of marriage marked by physical violence and relentless emotional abuse, she struggled to believe she had any

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Like Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Awareness, it's a necessary — if weary — tradition. Sexual assault awareness isn't something to celebrate. Yet the history of this form of violence — against women — reflects how slowly the hands of justice can turn.   Ancient roots of injustice:  The Code of Hammurabi (1780 BC) treated rape of a virgin as damage to her father's property, while married women co

Sextortion is a growing tactic used by traffickers to exploit young people and unsuspecting adults online. Learn how sextortion works, why adolescents are especially vulnerable, and what you can do to help protect those in your life.

What does it mean to love someone to the point of healing and thriving? At Bethesda House, love looks like practical support, encouragement, and walking alongside survivors as they take courageous steps toward transformation.

As we are painfully aware, not everyone survives intimate partner violence. Each person left behind grieves differently and the aftermath...

Listen to the victim and avoid casting blame. Make sure you say: "You don't deserve this;" "This is not your fault;" and "I believe you."...

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October - a month to be shared by many passionate folks. In October, awareness is raised for Breast Cancer, Lupus, Down Syndrome, Rett...

It is Labor Day. Many who have jobs are taking a break from the normal Monday workday. Of course, this does not apply to some –...

We are driving to an appointment. The streets are lined with flags and other reminders of the 4th of July holiday. The car is quiet until...

“The Love Mask” The Bethesda House community operates from the premise that love is foundational for all of our actions. We believe that...

While things are beginning to open back up after the quarantine, we at Bethesda House still encourage all who are returning to their...