BAB IS A COMMUNITY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
ABUSE RESOURCES
This page exists for anyone experiencing abuse — whether physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or otherwise — and wondering if what they’re living through is real, serious enough, or allowed to hurt this much.
You are not overreacting. You are not imagining it. And you are not alone.
Blooming After Bullshit believes that safety, dignity, and autonomy are non-negotiable. The resources shared here are offered as support — not pressure — for women navigating abusive dynamics, leaving unsafe situations, or simply beginning to name what they’ve been carrying. You deserve care, protection, and a life free from fear, control, or harm, in whatever way and timing feels safest for you.
suicide prevention recources
crisis and suicide warmlines that do not use police intervention
Call Blackline
"A space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens."
Call or text: 1-800-604-5841
Also available as an app.
Trans Lifeline
"Provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people."
Call in US: 1-877-565-8860
Call in Canada: 1-877-330-6366
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
"Answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges."
Call: 1-888-407-4515
Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line
"Support during and after psychedelic experiences. Totally free. Always confidential."
Call or text: 623-473-7433
LGBT National Help Center
"Here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs."
Call or text: 888-843-4564
StrongHearts Native Helpline
"A safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering support and advocacy."
Call or text 24/7: 1-844-762-8483 or chat online
chicago women's resources
a variety of resources to help women who are local to chicago
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 24/7, confidential, multilingual support + shelter referrals — call 1-877-863-6338 (TTY available) for emergency shelter routing, safety planning, legal help & more. Illinois Attorney General
City of Chicago Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 Same line (above) connects you with trained advocates and can help link you to emergency housing resources. Chicago's 49th Ward
🏠 Shelters & Support Organizations in Chicago
• Apna Ghar Inc – Domestic violence shelter & comprehensive services including housing, advocacy, counseling, and safety planning.
• Connections for Abused Women and their Children – Offers shelter and support services for survivors and their children. CAWC
• Suzy's Place – Domestic abuse support services in Chicago.
• Center for Advancing Domestic Peace – Support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
• The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence – Local coalition connected to domestic violence services and advocacy.
• Family Rescue – Provides shelter and services to survivors of domestic violence, particularly women and children. Family Rescue
🏡 General Women’s Housing & Transitional Support
These organizations may not be designated domestic violence shelters but can provide safe housing, case management, and supportive services for women in crisis:
• Deborah's Place – Housing and support services for women experiencing homelessness. deborahsplace.org
• Sarah's Circle – Interim and supportive housing for women. sarahs-circle.org
• Margaret's Village – Transitional housing and family support services.
• Lincoln Park Community Services – Supports people experiencing homelessness (housing resources).
• A Safe Haven Foundation – Shelter services and support.
