Five Healthy Recipes for the Holiday Season
By Stephanie Topete
November 1st, 2023
Five Healthy Recipes for the Holiday Season
Understanding the reasons why victims have a hard time leaving their abusers is fundamental for both the victim and those closest to them. It can be frustrating and heartbreaking to watch someone you care for continue to return to a situation that is harmful and even dangerous. The more we understand why the cycle continues, the more support we can offer those in such a difficult situation.
If you find yourself in this cycle of abuse, the first step is to understand why you may feel the need to return and what you can do to break the cycle. There are some helpful suggestions for you and your loved ones below. Remember, you are not alone, and there are resources that can help. Please reach out and get help if you are experiencing any kind of emotional or physical abuse.
Top 5 Recipes to Warm Your Holiday:
Sweet Potato Pie:
Chicken:
Inside Out Apple Pie :
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes:
Sparkling Spritzer:
According to thehotline.org,
“The 2018 Impact Report by the numbers:
22% (similar to 2017) reported that their abusive situation involved children
13,625 victims experienced stalking
7,482 cited suicidal threats from their abusive partners
4.7% (up 1.1% from 2017) of victims disclosed the use or threat of firearms
4,565 victims experienced threats related to immigration status.”
These are just a few of the reasons why someone may not leave an abusive situation right away and there are so many more. Understanding is the first step to breaking the cycle before it is too late. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, read below for resources to reach out and get help.
Resources that can help.
Tips for leaving an abusive relationship
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship.htm
Talk to someone
https://www.thehotline.org/help/
Find shelter
https://www.domesticshelters.org/help
Know the laws
https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/general
National organizations and specific situations