How Do You Use Ride-Sharing Safely In Nashville?
Ride-sharing has made getting around extremely easy; download the app, schedule a ride, and go! In a city like Nashville, you can get wherever you need to go without breaking…
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
We set aside October yearly to raise awareness of all the aspects and concerns surrounding domestic violence. In October 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched to connect and unite…
25 Years Of Service
The Bridges Domestic Violence Center team is proud and excited to announce our 25th Anniversary! We are so honored to have been able to help domestic violence victims in the…
Is There An Increase In Domestic Violence Incidents During Summer?
For most families with children, summer break is when they can get outdoors, travel, and enjoy a slower, more easygoing lifestyle. Warmer weather means pool time and enjoying lakes, camping…
How Do Donations To Bridges Domestic Violence Center Help Victims?
Dear Bridges Domestic Violence Center Friends and Supporters: June was our fiscal end-of-year. At this time of year, we allocate funds and closely examine where our finances will go, how…
What Is The Domestic Violence “Power And Control Wheel?”
The experience of the domestic violence victim is scary, debasing, and humiliating. If you are a victim, your life may even be in danger. As you remove yourself from the…
How Can I Support Mothers In Need This Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023?
Being a mother is challenging under any circumstances. Sleepless nights, financial concerns, illnesses, relationship stressors, and more affect every mom sometimes – and that’s when life is “normal.” …
How Can Domestic Abuse Victims Alleviate Stress In Their Lives?
Even the most healthy relationships will experience times of stress; it’s just part of life. However, a victim’s anxiety can be severe and even debilitating when a relationship involves abuse…
What Are Common Warning Signs of Domestic Violence?
It is not uncommon for someone to find themselves in an abusive relationship and wonder how in the world they got there. Knowing the warning signs or “red flags” before…
How Can You Cope When You Don’t Want To Face Trauma Alone?
Living through a traumatic experience or being stuck in an environment where trauma is a part of everyday life can be incredibly isolating. How do you pretend like everything is…