Women in Transition House Inc.

06/12/2026

Technological abuse is a modern form of intimate partner violence (IPV) that uses digital tools to monitor, harass, or control a partner, and undermine their privacy and autonomy. Through smartphones, social media, tracking apps, and online accounts, an abuser can invade nearly every aspect of a person’s life—often in ways that are constant, hidden, and difficult to escape. What may appear as “staying connected” or “concern” can become surveillance, intimidation, and restriction of independence.

An abuser may track locations through shared devices, access private messages or accounts without permission, or use constant messaging and calls to create pressure and fear. In some cases, they may impersonate the survivor online, spread false information, or use intimate images as a means of coercion and humiliation. Because people rely on technology for work, school, and social connection, this form of abuse can make it difficult for survivors to disconnect or feel safe anywhere.

❓ What are some ways technological abuse appears in everyday life?

🚨 Monitoring and surveillance
• Tracking location through GPS or apps
• Checking phone messages or call history
• Monitoring social media activity

🚨 Harassment and intimidation
• Repeated texting or calling to pressure someone
• Sending threatening messages online
• Bombarding someone across multiple platforms

🚨 Account and privacy invasion
• Accessing emails or social media without permission
• Changing passwords or locking someone out
• Reading private messages or files

🚨 Control and impersonation
• Posting as the survivor online
• Sending messages pretending to be them
• Controlling who they can talk to online

Technological abuse can have wide-ranging effects on survivors because it removes privacy, increases exposure to the abuser, and can make everyday life feel unsafe. It often leads to isolation, as survivors may withdraw from social media, change phone numbers, or avoid communication altogether to escape harassment. This can unintentionally cut them off from friends, family, and support systems.

Emotionally, survivors may experience anxiety, fear, stress, and hypervigilance, especially if they feel they are always being watched or monitored. The lack of privacy can also lead to feelings of helplessness, shame, or loss of control over their own life.

At Women in Transition House, we offer assistance with digital safety planning, which may include turning off location services, changing passwords, creating new online accounts, or blocking contacts. We can also help survivors contact supports, legal services, or family without being monitored or intercepted.

If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, call our 24/7 support line: (506) 459-2300. If it isn’t safe for you to call, you can send us an email: [email protected].

06/09/2026

☀️ Outdoor Toy Donation Call-Out! ☀️

The nice weather is finally here and the kids at Women in Transition House would love some outdoor fun!

We’re hoping to collect new or gently used outdoor toys to help create joyful playtime for children staying at our house. Think:

⚽ Balls
🫧 Bubbles
🎨 Sidewalk chalk
🎯 Lawn games
🪢 Skipping ropes
🚚 Tonka trucks
🌈 Parachutes
⭕ Hula hoops
🥏 Frisbees

If you have items your kids have outgrown, we'd love it if you would consider donating them to bring some outdoor fun to children who could really use it right now. 💛

Please message or call if you’d like to donate, and we can make arrangements with you. (506) 459-2300

Thank you!

06/05/2026

Social abuse is a form of harm that involves isolation, humiliation, or damaging a person’s relationships and reputation to control or exclude them from social support.

❓How does social abuse appear in daily life?

An abuser may do the following to harm their partner:

🚩 Spread false rumors
🚩 Embarrass or humiliate them in public
🚩 Exclude them from social activities
🚩 Control their social media use
🚩 Monitor their communication
🚩 Damage their reputation
🚩 Make them feel dependent on their abuser

Social abuse can deeply affect a person’s sense of belonging and self-worth, often leaving them feeling isolated, rejected, lonely, and disconnected from friends, family, community, and their support networks.

Over time, social abuse can become more dangerous, especially when it is part of a pattern of controlling behavior. At first, it may appear to be “just” isolation, but over time, it can escalate into more serious harm because the isolation can make it harder for the survivor to seek help or recognize that the situation is abusive.

In some cases, social abuse also increases the risk of other forms of abuse, such as emotional, verbal, financial, or physical abuse because the abuser has more control and the survivor has fewer outside supports.

Women in Transition House provides a safe, supportive environment where survivors of social abuse are no longer isolated or controlled. Our staff will work with survivors to help them rebuild their support networks, reconnect with trusted friends or family, and have access to counseling to address feelings of loneliness, shame, or low self-worth. We also offer safety planning to prevent further isolation or harassment.

If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, call our 24/7 support line: (506) 459-2300. If it isn’t safe for you to call, you can send us an email: [email protected].

06/04/2026

We are very excited to share the news that our good friend Psychic Medium Michelle Russell will be doing an event this Saturday at the EmpowHer Women’s Lifestyle Expo ! She is doing a FREE group reading, with donations graciously accepted for Women in Transition House.

Event details:

📅Saturday, June 6
🕰️10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Fredericton Inn

You have a chance to win VIP seats to Michelle's live reading! The draw ends tomorrow. Please see details in the original post.

Thank you so much, Michelle! 💜

✨WIN VIP SEATING!✨
We are beyond excited to announce that Canada’s Top Psychic Medium Michelle Russell is joining us at the EmpowHER Women’s Lifestyle Expo! 💜

Michelle's events sell out across Canada, and we are thrilled to have her o a FREE 1 HOUR GROUP READING!✨

🎟️ PLUS — We’re Giving Away 40 VIP Front Row Seats! 🎟️
Want a chance to WIN?
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Winners will receive VIP front row seating for Michelle’s live reading at EmpowHER!
Draw date Friday June 5th!✨

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with empowering vendors, fashion show, guest speakers, giveaways and wag bags for first 20 guests!

FREE ADMISSION with donations graciously accepted to the Women in Transition House.💜
📅 Saturday, June 6th 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Fredericton Inn
Let the excitement begin! 🌸

05/28/2026

🏡 A new home. A fresh beginning.

💜 Our Fresh Start program helps clients transition to independent living by providing essentials that turn an empty space into a home. From cookware to basic kitchen supplies, this in-house initiative supports a smoother transition and helps create a sense of stability, comfort, and home from day one.

✨ Everyone deserves a fresh start.

🍳 We would gratefully accept donations of the following items:

• Cutlery
• Cooking utensils (vegetable peelers, potato mashers, can openers, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatulas, large spoons, wooden spoons, whisks, colanders, ladles, graters, pizza cutters, tongs, large knives, paring knives, rolling pins, ice cream scoops, etc.)
• Frying pans
• Toasters
• Kettles
• Cutting boards
• Baking tins
• Pots and pans
• Tupperware
• Hand mixers
• Coffee makers
• Bedding (all sizes except King)
• Bath towels
• Curtains (all sizes)

We will update this list as we receive items.

*Please note: Due to storage limitations, we are only able to accept what is listed above. Thank you for understanding.

If you have new or gently used items you would like to donate, please send us a message or give us a call at (506) 459-2300.

Thank you! 💜

05/21/2026

Fredericton! Our☺️🍪results are in!
🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

$25,078.23‼️

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude. 💜

We are also very excited to share this big news: For the second year in a row at the Hanwell Road location, we finished first in the province for Smile Cookie sales, surpassing last year’s total! What has impacted us the most, though, is the overwhelming support we received from our community throughout this week-long fundraiser. We have a lot of people to thank!

💜 First of all, a huge thank you to Marie Knott, franchise owner, Tim Hortons Fredericton and Minto Group. We sincerely appreciate your invitation to participate in this impactful fundraiser that makes a real, meaningful difference in our community. For 46 years, Women in Transition House (WiTH) has provided safety, support, and hope to women and children fleeing domestic violence. This campaign supports us in increasing awareness of our cause and raising essential funds to continue our work and advance our mission. Thank you so much, Marie!

🍩 Big thanks also to Tim Hortons for generously supporting so many local charities and community groups across the country during Smile Cookie week, and donating 100% of the proceeds from cookie sales. This year, a record-breaking $23.3 million was raised during the 30th Smile Cookie campaign so many, many people will benefit. It’s an amazing gift.

Our favourite (and THE BEST!) Tims crew, from our Hanwell Road location:

🥇 Aiko, the store manager, went the extra mile—transforming the restaurant with decorations and ensuring everything operated smoothly. Smile Cookie week can get very busy, but everything came together seamlessly thanks to Aiko’s strong work ethic, diligence, and dedication to this campaign.

🏆 The bakers who provided an endless supply of Smile Cookies all week, baking into the wee hours of the morning: Thomas, Anadhu, Arshdeep, and Nabaraj. We appreciate you and all of your hard work and dedication! We couldn’t do this without you!

🤩 The crew: Ram, Biraj, Alex, Alexandria, August, Kamal, Gursimar, Jalwinder, Jaspreet, Ramandeep, Shubhdeep, Rishab, Janet, Laura, Shane, Sidd, Priyanka, Aaron, Toni, Gurjas, Prabhleen, Tajbir, Nao, Laxmi, Kayla, Lingyun, and Chogyel. It would be very difficult to find a more energetic and hard-working group. Even after seven straight days of non-stop work, they stayed upbeat, cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of fun.

⭐️ Our volunteers.

Our non-stop (and super-impressive) line-up of volunteer cookie decorators and visitors. Because you were there to add the smiles, the staff was able to wait on customers and keep up with the cookie orders, and we absolutely could not have done this without you. You worked so hard and still brought lots of fun and positivity.

⭐️ Abby, Trusten, and Beau Hansen (M. E. Master Electric)
⭐️ Yuriko, Chiaki, and Akari (Japanese Association of Fredericton)
⭐️ Isabella Mehlitz (Fundraising Campaign Chair, WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Crash, Sarah, and Nicole (Fredericton's Move)
⭐️ David C**n (Leader, NB Green Party
⭐️ Kate Rogers (Mayor, Fredericton)
⭐️ Denise, Linda, and Anne M. (IODE Doris E. Sullivan Chapter)
⭐️ Joel and Janice (The LaPointes)
⭐️ Tamarah Byer, Danielle Guérette, Lori Toner, and Anna Harris
⭐️ Sue and Marie (Tim Hortons)
⭐️ Constable Shawn Fraser (IPV Coordinator, Fredericton Police Force)
⭐️ Freddy Mac and Uncle Rob (Fredericton's Bounce Radio)
⭐️ The Honourable Louise Imbeault (Lieutenant Governor of NB) and Alex (Director of Communications, Office of the Lieutenant Governor)
⭐️ Joanne and Regina (IODE Doris E. Sullivan Chapter)
⭐️ Colonel Williams (5th Canadian Division Support Group Commander), Chief Warrant Officer Hudon (5 CDSG Formation Sergeant Major), and Second Lieutenant Wako (5 CDSG Acting Staff Officer) (Base Gagetown)
⭐️ Christin Clarke (Manager, Regional Marketing, TIM HORTONS® Brand)
⭐️ Kelly Murdock (Royal LePage Atlantic, Fredericton)
⭐️ Peter Hicks, Kaitlin Goggin, Emma Wilson, Sonya Ward, Melinda Clarke, Stephanie Pond, Marlyne Muenster, and Tiffany Pitcher (JPS Justice Support Services)
⭐️ Bob Powell (Mayor, Town of Oromocto)
⭐️ Ayna (daughter of store manager, Aiko)
⭐️ Sachelle Jones (WiTH Child and Family Support Worker) and Devin
⭐️ Judy Wilson-Shee (Mayor, Village of New Maryland)
⭐️ Premier Susan Holt
⭐️ Lyne Chantal Boudreau (Minister of Women and Gender Equity)
⭐️ Anne W. and Denise (IODE Doris E. Sullivan Chapter)
⭐️ Tim Fox (Councillor, Ward 3, Hanwell Rural Community)
⭐️ Jennifer Ross
⭐️ Buffy Wasson (Market Coordinator, Fredericton Boyce Farmers' Market)
⭐️ Tim Yerxa (Executive Director, Fredericton Playhouse) and his daughter Ava
⭐️ Reg Wynes (Manager, Franchise Performance, Tim Hortons)
⭐️ Bobbi Simmons-Beauchamp (Inspector, Fredericton Police Force)
⭐️ Mandy and Jesse
⭐️ LCol Ricki-Lee Richard (Commanding Officer) and CWO Danny Payment (RSM) (5th Canadian Division Support Group Technical Services (Base Gagetown)
⭐️ Jocelyn Pike (Fredericton City Councillor, Ward 4, Deputy Mayor, and Secretary, WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Ken Pike (retired Fredericton Firefighter, WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ George Nickerson (WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Councillor Ruth Breen (Ward 9, Fredericton)
⭐️ Lucia Scalco (WiTH Board of Directors), Lethycia, and Stella
⭐️ Bob White (WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Krista Ross (Senator)
⭐️ Kathy Boyd and Janice Campbell (WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Lori Hayward, and Jeff Melanson (WiTH Board of Directors)
⭐️ Dave Morrison (Mayor, Hanwell Rural Community)
⭐️ Dana, Heather, Caitlin, and Emma (The Professionals Real Estate Group-Royal LePage Atlantic)
⭐️Shawna-Raye (Case Manager, WiTH)

🏡🤝💕And last, but certainly not least, our amazing community. Every single person who purchased a cookie or placed a bulk order. Anyone who shared our Facebook posts and our pre-order forms, and encouraged their friends, family, and co-workers to buy cookies at the Hanwell Tims location to support us. We are continually grateful for your support.

This fundraiser represents so much more than numbers or sales totals. It represents the power of people coming together to support a meaningful cause. Every single helping hand, order, donation, message, and share reminded us how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such caring individuals. Watching our community rally behind this fundraiser has been inspiring from beginning to end.

Thank you for being part of something that brings smiles to so many.

See you next year! 😊🍪💜

05/14/2026

May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in New Brunswick—a time to stand with survivors, raise awareness, and challenge the stigma surrounding sexual abuse. One of the most important things we can do is believe survivors when they share their experiences. Coming forward often takes immense courage, and survivors deserve compassion, support, and respect—not doubt or blame. Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault, regardless of what they wore, where they were, who they were with, or whether they reported it immediately, later on, or not at all. Responsibility always lies with the person who chose to cause harm.

So, what is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse is any form of unwanted sexual contact, behaviour, or activity that happens without a person’s full and freely given consent. It is not limited to physical assault. It can include physical acts, coercion, harassment, or exploitation, and it can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Sexual abuse is used to control, pressure, or harm another person and it often involves manipulation or intimidation.

❓What are some examples of sexual abuse?

🚨 Sexual touching or contact without consent
🚨 Being pressured or coerced into sexual activity
🚨 Unwanted sexual comments, gestures, or messages
🚨 Exploitation of someone who cannot give consent
🚨 Taking or sharing sexual images without permission

In all cases, the key factors are a lack of consent, and the presence of coercion, pressure, or force. It is an abuse of power. A lack of consent in sexual abuse is central to the harm because it means a person’s autonomy, boundaries, and choice have been violated.

Emotionally, survivors of sexual abuse may experience fear, shame, confusion, anger, or numbness. Because the experience involves loss of control, it can also lead to anxiety, depression, or symptoms of trauma such as intrusive memories or hypervigilance.

Psychologically, non-consensual sexual abuse can affect trust in others and in one’s own judgment. Some people may struggle with feelings of self-blame, even though responsibility lies entirely with the person who caused the harm.

Physically, the stress response can affect sleep, appetite, concentration, and overall well-being. In some cases, the body continues to react as if the threat is ongoing.

Socially, it can impact relationships, making it difficult to feel safe with intimacy or closeness. Some people withdraw, while others may have difficulty setting boundaries.

Sexual abuse can deeply affect a person’s sense of safety, making them feel unsafe in places or situations that once felt secure, and causing ongoing fear, anxiety, or hypervigilance in everyday life. Recovery is possible, but it often takes time, support, and a sense of safety to rebuild trust and regain control.

The first priority in intimate partner violence (IPV) practice is safety: Stabilizing physical, emotional, and situational safety so the nervous system can move out of survival mode and regain access to choice, clarity, agency, and identity.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Women in Transition House provides a safe, confidential space where we will support you and listen without judgment. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, and everything happens at your pace. We are here to help you feel safe, supported, and cared for whenever you are ready. We offer emotional support so survivors can talk about what happened without judgment or pressure.

If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, call our 24/7 support line: (506) 459-2300. If it isn’t safe for you to call, you can send us an email: [email protected].

05/11/2026

Another successful Smile Cookie campaign is complete, and you all pulled through again to support many local charities and community groups in Fredericton and Minto. Thank you so much for purchasing Smile Cookies at the Hanwell Road location to support Women in Transition House, and for helping us spread the word. Also, many thanks to our volunteers and our favourite Tims crew. We couldn't have done it without you. We will be sharing our results soon, so stay tuned! 😊🍪💜

Thank you Fredericton and Minto! With your support we have raised $119,356 in Fredericton and Minto Area! Thats 59,056 Cookies sold in one week from our locations!

Hats off to our teams, volunteers, and our guests for all the support of Smile Cookie Week.

All Funds raised are going to:
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, United Way Central New Brunswick, Liberty Lane, The Fredericton Homeless Shelters, Hospice Fredericton, Minto Elementary & Middle School Minto Memorial High School, The Brendon Oreto Foundation, Chalmers Foundation, Women in Transition House Inc.