RADV Sunday Prayer
Heavenly Father, Today we come before You with grateful hearts, knowing that no matter what we have faced this week, You have never left our side. We pray for every survivor carrying pain that no one else can see. Bring peace to anxious hearts, courage to those who are afraid, and hope to those who […]
RADV Website Article
Keeping Positive in a Negative World Every day it seems like we’re surrounded by bad news. Turn on the television, scroll through social media, or read the headlines, and it’s easy to believe the world has forgotten how to hope. For survivors of domestic violence, that negativity can feel even heavier. You may be fighting […]
It’s Not Just About You. Your Loved Ones Feel It Too.
By Riders Against Domestic Violence (RADV) Abuse rarely hurts just one person. When someone is living with domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, or manipulation, the effects spread far beyond the individual. Children notice. Parents worry. Friends feel helpless. Brothers, sisters, coworkers, neighbors, and even complete strangers can sense when something isn’t right. Trauma creates […]
Before There Was RADV
Chapter 2: Ten Dollars There are moments in life that seem small when they happen. Ten dollars. That’s all it was. My live-in girlfriend wanted our last ten dollars so she could buy more beer. I said no. Not because I wanted to argue. Not because I wanted control. Because it was the last money […]
Building a Safety Plan Starts With the Right People
When someone is living with domestic abuse, one of the most important tools they can have is a safety plan. While many people think a safety plan is simply a bag packed by the door or a list of emergency phone numbers, it is much more than that. A safety plan is about preparing for […]
RADV: When the Courtroom Becomes Part of the Trauma
Leaving an abusive relationship is often described as the finish line. The truth is, for many survivors, it is only the beginning of another difficult journey. Court hearings, custody battles, protective orders, financial disputes, and seeing your abuser again can reopen emotional wounds that were just beginning to heal. Every court date can bring sleepless […]
RADV Spotlight
The Voice at the Other End of the Line When someone reaches out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, they’re usually not calling because they’re having a good day. They’re calling because they’re scared. Because they’re trapped. Because they’re trying to protect their children. Because they’re wondering if tonight is the night they should leave. […]
The Numbers Don’t Lie
By Riders Against Domestic Violence Behind every number… is a name.Behind every statistic… is a story. Domestic violence isn’t rare.It isn’t “over there.”It’s here. It’s now. And it’s closer than most people want to believe. The Reality We Can’t Ignore Every year in the United States: These aren’t just numbers.These are our neighbors. Our friends. […]
Strength in the Storm
By Riders Against Domestic Violence Life doesn’t always ride smooth roads. Sometimes it feels like you’re caught in a storm that won’t break…fighting battles nobody else can see…holding on when everything inside you wants to let go. If you’re in that place right now—this is for you. God Sees What Others Don’t There are moments […]
RADV Presents: The Ripple Effect
Changing Tomorrow by Investing in Today Series #4: The Example They Remember Children may forget the toys you bought them. They may outgrow the clothes you gave them. They may not remember every birthday or every vacation. But they’ll always remember how you made them feel. They’ll remember whether your home was a place of […]