If you’ve ever listened to the classic Christmas song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” then you know it’s a really screwed up tune. A couple from Minneapolis, Minnesota, found the ditty so unnerving that they decided to revamp it for a modern audience, reworking the lyrics to “emphasize the importance of consent,” according to CNN. The […]

This is a post in our Behind the Screens series, which explores issues related to digital abuse. This post was written by Lauren, a Hotline advocate. When navigating an abusive relationship it is important to have safe access to online resources and communication. Sometimes an abusive partner might monitor computer usage by checking web browsing […]

This post was written by Heather, a loveisrespect advocate All forms of abuse can be really difficult to experience. We know that survivors of sexual abuse often don’t want to talk about it, even if they have previously discussed experiences with other forms of abuse. If your partner has ever pressured or forced you to […]