ANGELINA EIDSON
The Safe Love Project Toolkit
Over 67% of teenagers in abusive relationships never tell anyone. I know the cost of that silence.
I spent my teen years in a relationship I didn’t have the language to recognize as harmful. Today, I’m turning my silence into a system of protection.
As the National Ambassador for Morgan’s Light and a survivor advocate, I’m here to give you the toolkit I wish I’d had.
Three Kinds of Love
Romantic Love
Calm, secure, and supportive.
It’s a daily choice. It enhances your life without consuming your identity. You are free to be you.
Nurturing Love
Protective and stabilizing.
It’s the care found in mentors and deep friendships. It provides a foundation of safety so you can grow with confidence.
Addictive Love
Anxious, consuming, and unstable.
An attachment fueled by fear, not connection. Intensity is not intimacy and should not cost your peace
Red Flags to Look For
Emotional
Love Bombing
Intense, overwhelming affection early on used to create dependence.
Emotional
Walking on Eggshells
Editing your words or behavior to avoid their sudden anger or "moods."
Digital
Constant Monitoring
Tracking your social media activity or who you are "liking/following."
Digital
The Digital Leash
Demanding passwords, location sharing, or immediate text replies.
Emotional
Public vs. Private
Being charming and kind in front of others but cruel or controlling behind closed doors.
Emotional
Guilt-Based Control
Using shame or "If you loved me..." to pressure you into decisions.
Emotional
Isolation
Complaining about your friends/family to remove your support system.
Physical
Boundary Pushing
Ignoring or challenging a "no" regarding your space, time, or physical comfort.
Physical
Explosive Anger
Sudden outbursts, throwing objects, or punching walls to intimidate you.
Build a Safety Plan!
5 Steps to Reclaim Your Safety
Privacy is protection. Use these steps to build a barrier between yourself and harm. You can also download the worksheet below to fill out.
1. Activate Your "Safe Three": Pinpoint a parent, a counselor, and a friend. These are the only people who need to know your location and your plan.
2. Ghost Your Digital Trail: Reset every PIN and password. Immediately turn off location sharing on all apps (Snap Map, Life360, and Find My).
3. Secure the Evidence: Don't delete—document. Save screenshots of threatening messages or digital monitoring in a hidden folder or send them to your "Safe Three."
4. Map Your Safe Zones: Know your "no-questions-asked" exits at school and in public. Identify a teacher or school resource officer who can walk you to your car or bus.
5. Plan a Public Exit: If you are ending the relationship, never do it alone. Choose a high-traffic public spot and have your transportation ready for an immediate departure.
Emergency Resources & Support
You are not alone. Help is a call, text, or click away. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Immediate Support (National)
Florida-Specific Resources
Digital & Legal Safety
The Safe Love Pledge
I commit to building and supporting relationships that are rooted in respect, honesty, and safety.
I will recognize warning signs and trust my instincts.
I will respect boundaries, both my own and others’.
I will not use control, pressure, or manipulation.
I will support others and encourage help when it is needed.
I will prioritize safety, even when it is difficult.
The Safe Love Project by Angelina
Angelina Eidson is a dedicated advocate, scholar, and survivor committed to ending the silence around dating violence. Her initiative confronts a crisis where more than 1.5 million teens experience dating violence annually, and 67% of victims never leave their abuser. By teaching the signs of unhealthy behavior before they escalate, Angelina gives young people the language and support they need to protect themselves. Her work is grounded in the personal belief that no young person should have to experience harm to learn how to protect themselves.
As a senior at the University of Florida double majoring in Chinese and Criminology, Angelina bridges the gap between campus leadership and hands-on survivor advocacy. She serves as a National Ambassador for Morgan’s Light, where she develops relationship-health curriculum and leads youth-focused presentations. Her impact spans a diverse network of organizations, including Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rethreaded Inc., the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, and the Child Advocacy Center. This spring, she will travel to Pennsylvania to personally train the Morgan's Light team on her newly developed curriculum, ensuring her trauma-informed modules are implemented with consistency and care.
A four-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award—the highest honor bestowed by the White House—Angelina’s legacy of advocacy is built on over 3,000 community service hours. From her roles as a Director of Philanthropy in Florida Blue Key to her work advancing a Florida version of "Morgan’s Law," she combines prevention, education, and legislation to create systemic change. This Safe Love Toolkit is the digital extension of her mission, designed as a resource for students, parents, and educators to recognize red flags, seek help early, and prevent dating violence before it begins.
About Morgan's Light
As a National Ambassador for Morgan’s Light, Angelina serves as a dedicated advocate for dating violence prevention, working to advance education and awareness initiatives among young people nationwide.
Morgan’s Light was founded in 2020 in honor of Morgan McCaffery, a young woman who tragically lost her life to dating violence at just eighteen years old. Her story has become a powerful call to action, shedding light on the often-overlooked realities of unhealthy relationships among teens and young adults. In response, the organization was established by her family to educate and protect others by promoting early awareness of warning signs and encouraging open, informed conversations about relationship safety.
In her role, Angelina leads impactful educational presentations in schools, where she engages directly with students on identifying red flags and understanding the dynamics of dating violence. She extends her advocacy beyond the classroom through podcast and media appearances, helping to broaden public awareness and encourage meaningful dialogue around prevention.
Additionally, she has contributed to the development of educational curriculum now being implemented in school settings, supporting long-term, systemic change in how relationship safety and awareness are taught. Through her work, she is committed to equipping young people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to recognize unhealthy behaviors and protect themselves.
Thank you for being part of the solution.
Your commitment to healthy love makes our community safer. Share this toolkit with one person today—you never know whose life you might change.
Angelina Eidson
Miss St. Johns County
