If Your Partner is A Survivor

In "So Your Partner is a Survivor--Seven Ways to Be Supportive," Kaylee Wolfe reflects on ways to be supportive to a partner who is a survivor.

• Give your partner space to tell their story.
• Believe your partner.
• You are a supporter, not a "savior."
• They are still the same person they were before they told you their story.
• Consider asking about triggers and how you can help.
• Avoid taking things personally that are really about your partner's trauma
• Remember healing can be lifelong and non-linear

For Wolfe's thoughtful details, check out the full article in The Portland Phoenix here.