OPINION — Safety can change in a moment, but feeling safe again can take much longer.
This is something I have come to understand through my work as a therapist in Arizona with individuals who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of trauma.
Domestic violence is more common than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 3 women and about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. have experienced intimate-partner violence involving contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking, along with at least one related impact, during their lifetime.
