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Is Cheating Abuse? The Role of Infidelity and Accusations in Domestic Abuse
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Is Cheating Abuse? The Role of Infidelity and Accusations in Domestic Abuse

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 27
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 27

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 20
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 20

An Alarming Trend: Moms Sentenced to Jail for Keeping Kids from Abusers
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An Alarming Trend: Moms Sentenced to Jail for Keeping Kids from Abusers

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 13
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 13

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Ask Amanda: Can I Be Abused By My Roommate?
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Ask Amanda: Can I Be Abused By My Roommate?

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 6
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Oct. 6

9 Ways Sexual Abuse Shows Up in Relationships
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9 Ways Sexual Abuse Shows Up in Relationships

Are You Searching ‘What Is Considered Domestic Violence?’
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Are You Searching ‘What Is Considered Domestic Violence?’

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 29
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 29

Domestic Violence Headlines for Week of Sept. 22
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Domestic Violence Headlines for Week of Sept. 22

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How do you feel most empowered as a survivor? - Results

Being believed and validated by others when I talk about my experience.
842 votes
Being given options for support and resources and being encouraged to choose my path.
620 votes
Through education on domestic violence and abuser tactics.
457 votes
By connecting with other survivors and hearing that I'm not alone.
468 votes
By not being forced to file a police report if I'm not ready.
322 votes
By having the support from an advocate to choose when and how I leave the abuser.
413 votes
By being supported even if I feel I have to return to the abuser.
339 votes
Domestic Violence Headlines for Week of Sept. 15
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Domestic Violence Headlines for Week of Sept. 15

Your Responses to Trauma Are Normal: How Domestic Violence Can Affect Your Mental Health
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Your Responses to Trauma Are Normal: How Domestic Violence Can Affect Your Mental Health

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 8
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 8

Punished for Protection: The Hidden Cost of Shielding Children from Abusive Fathers
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Punished for Protection: The Hidden Cost of Shielding Children from Abusive Fathers

Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 1
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Domestic Violence Headlines for the Week of Sept. 1

Can You Both Love and Hate Your Abusive Partner?
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Can You Both Love and Hate Your Abusive Partner?

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Sadly, abuse is another commonly shared experience between women.

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