Stories

When Laura* arrived at Hidden Valley House, she was running for her life.   For years, her partner had abused her physically, verbally, and emotionally. He threatened her with a gun and made her afraid to go to the police. She was also terrified of what he might do to her cat, Pumpkin*.

Since 1977, Center for Community Solutions has operated the only 24-hour toll free County-wide hotline for crisis intervention and information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in San Diego. All hotline calls are free and confidential.

Are you looking for detailed instructions on what to do when your loved one has experienced a sexual assault or relationship abuse? The truth is, there is no “one size fits all” response because every situation is different and every person is unique.

Now for what you have been waiting for: how to set a boundary! Before we dig into specific steps, let’s be mindful of who we are talking to and setting boundaries with. Are they usually receptive when talking about issues? Are you feeling stressed about the conversation? What do we even say?

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month so what better time than right around Valentine’s Day to start the conversation about healthy relationships!

What are boundaries? How do we know we are setting healthy boundaries? What types of boundaries can we be setting?

If you think that a friend or family member is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, it can be difficult to know what to do.

The beginning of a romantic relationship is often the most exciting part. While grand romantic gestures and lots of attention and affection might seem sweet at first, these can sometimes be early signs of relationship abuse.