Brielle Miller

“I just get jealous sometimes.” “It is only because I care about you.” “I do not like you talking to them.” Jealousy can show up in many relationships. In small moments, it can feel normal or even expected. Most people have felt it at some Read More

In abusive relationships, emotions are rarely simple. In fact, they’re usually the most complicated. Fear can sit beside love. Relief can show up alongside guilt. Confusion can sit just under the surface of everything else. Many people describe Read More

At RESPOND, the Philanthropy and Engagement team works behind the scenes to help ensure survivors can access safety, shelter, advocacy, and support when they need it most. Their job is to communicate our mission to the public and build relationships Read More

In society, a common question we hear when it comes to domestic violence is: “Why didn’t they just leave?” It sounds simple, but it misunderstands how abuse works and what survivors are navigating in real time. Leaving an abusive Read More

Reality TV can certainly be entertaining, but it’s also not “real.” Producers craft story arcs, editors splice scenes to heighten drama, and casting often prioritizes personalities that will generate buzz — not authentic connections. After all, the Read More

Fundraising events are more than just raising dollars, they’re an opportunity to connect people, share joy, and build collective support for survivors. That spirit was on full display at The Rockery & Friends concert, a third-party fundraising Read More

Winter in New England brings quiet streets, early sunsets, and biting cold. For survivors of domestic violence, the season can bring heightened risks that often go unseen. At RESPOND, our advocates hear the same worry every year as temperatures Read More

Thanksgiving is almost here, and at RESPOND, we’re thinking about all the ways people show up for survivors, sometimes in ways you can see, and sometimes in ways you can’t. Some of our favorite examples? A turkey donation so a family in shelter Read More

At RESPOND, we know that life after abuse is complicated. It can bring relief, sadness, hope, and confusion sometimes all at once. There’s no single way to move forward, and the path rarely feels linear. Many survivors describe feeling Read More

We asked RESPOND staff members to tell us why they do the work they do. Their answers reminded us that behind every program, every call, and every shelter stay, are people who care deeply, and who bring heart, skill, and dedication to every survivor Read More