The Blooming Lilies Collective

You Don't Have to Face the Legal System Alone

Navigating the legal system after experiencing domestic violence can feel overwhelming, confusing, and intimidating. Court procedures, legal terminology,...

Every day, protective parents—most often mothers who have survived abuse—work tirelessly to help their children heal from trauma and to prevent cycles of violence from repeating. They offer stability,...

Money is supposed to provide security, freedom, and choice. But for millions of people, money has been turned into a weapon used against them. When someone uses financial resources to control, manipul...

Research shows a shocking truth: 99% of domestic violence cases include financial control (National Network to End Domestic Violence, 2019). This means that nearly every person who experiences domesti...

If someone controls your access to money, you are experiencing abuse. This statement might feel shocking, but it's true. Financial abuse happens when someone uses money as a way to control, manipulate...

If you're reading this, you may be noticing that someone's romantic behavior is becoming controlling or frightening. Trust your instincts—questioning these changes shows excellent judgment.

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Think about your favorite romantic movie. Maybe it's the story where someone shows up at their love interest's workplace with a huge bouquet of flowers. Or the one where they make a grand public decla...

If you're reading this article, you might be feeling confused about someone's romantic behavior toward you.

Maybe their attention feels overwhelming, but they say it's because they love you so muc...

If you're reading this article, you might be feeling confused about someone's romantic behavior toward you.

Maybe they're giving you constant attention that feels overwhelming.

Maybe they're moving ...

Imagine this: You meet someone new. They text you constantly. They call you their "soulmate" after three dates. They buy you expensive gifts. They want to spend every moment together.

At first, th...