Identifying Abuse
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It's Not Love, It's Love Bombing
Abusers rely on long-term tactics to build up a sense of dependency in their victim | You might not have heard of the term love bombing before, but you may have been t... read more
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10 Must-Hear Podcasts on Domestic Violence
Plus, thinking about getting behind the mic? Tips for starting your own | If you haven’t been pulled into a podcast yet, what are you waiting for? Since its launch on ... read more
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How Limiting Abortion Rights Keeps Survivors in Danger
As the fate of a woman’s right to choose is under attack, survivors know even a rape exception may not help them | Abortion has been a protected and legal right under ... read more
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A Narcissistic Abuser Will Never Change
Why no amount of love, counseling or batterer intervention will keep you safe | If you are in a relationship with a narcissistic abuser, hoping for things to change, d... read more
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When Masculinity Is Toxic
Traits men learn as boys can be dangerous—to them, and to the women in their lives | We hear a lot about “toxic masculinity” these days—a term often loaded with assump... read more
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Are Abusers Narcissists, Psychopaths or Sociopaths?
The differences between these three personality disorders | When describing an abusive partner, the terms narcissist, psychopath and sociopath often get thrown around.... read more
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Postpartum Depression Linked to Domestic Violence
New moms experiencing abuse need to find support and a way out | Postpartum depression, or PPD, is a mental health issue that at least 1 in 7 moms struggle with after ... read more
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The Silent Treatment: An Abuser's Controlling Tactic
Ignoring another person is a strong communication of power and control | Refusing to listen, talk or respond to a partner is sometimes called “the silent treatment” or... read more
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Netflix's You is a Roadmap to Dating Violence
Come for the thrills, stay for the education | If you haven’t yet binge-watched the first season of the Netflix series You, strap in. It’s a riveting psychological thr... read more
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How to Ask About Abuse
There’s a right and a wrong way to inquire if you’re concerned | Have you ever gotten an “off” feeling about a friend’s, loved one’s or coworker’s partner? Maybe the s... read more
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Helping Hasidic Jews Escape Domestic Violence
Understanding their culture, we can help survivors choose their own path | “When I left my husband so my kids and I could survive, the community left me.” The above q... read more
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When Abusers Turn on the Charm
Tricking friends and family into believing they could never be cruel is an abuser’s forte | Who doesn’t love someone who can charm their way through a dinner party wit... read more
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The Frightening Roles Abusers Can Play
Which one fits the abuser you’ve dealt with? | You’ve heard people say it’s helpful to put a face to a name, like when you meet someone in person for the first time af... read more
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From Romance to Isolation: Understanding Grooming
Anyone can fall for the clever manipulations of an abusive partner | Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they often be... read more
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When Survivors Believe They're Responsible for Ending Abuse
Some abusers convince survivors that abuse is their fault, and survivors take responsibility for everything | One way abusers control domestic violence survivors is by... read more
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