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Things Abusers Say and Do
The things abusers say and do vary, but there is a commonality you can count on: your partner wants to feel powerful and you to feel less than who you are.
Examples of Verbal Abuse
Knowing what verbal abuse sounds like can end the crazymaking and brainwashing of domestic violence and abuse. A bold claim? Not really. Afterall, the reason you came to be abused is…
Verbal Abuse Disguised as a Joke
Abuse disguised as a joke happens when abusers tease or make fun of you, usually in front of others. However, you know they are threats and put-downs in disguise…
How to Set Boundaries
I’ve stood up for myself in unhealthy ways in the past. I’ve learned that I can’t fight fire with fire.
First Steps for Abuse Victims
The shock of discovering you are in an abusive relationship can turn to panic over what to do. The following guide will help you clear your thinking after weeks or years of abuse. These are the first steps for abuse victims.
Safety Planning
When adrenaline is pumping through your veins it can be hard to think clearly or to make logical decisions about your safety. Having a safety plan laid out in advance can help you to protect yourself in those stressful moments.
Domestic Violence Survivor Quotes, in Their Own Words
Quotes from real domestic abuse survivors who wrote to us about leaving, staying, and what they wish they had known. Not celebrity quotes. Their own words.
Safety Planning
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Safety Planning Process Can Be Emotionally Messy
Facing the truth isn’t a failure One of the toughest things about the safety planning process is that it forces you to face the abuse in your relationship. When you look at your abusive relationship…
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Safety Planning for Domestic Abuse and Violence
Safety planning is priority number 1 if you’re being abused. Safety planning should include knowledge-building, and this safety plan includes an education.
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Leaving Abuse: Ways to Feel Stronger So You Can Go
I left my abusive husband 4 years and a month ago, but I clearly remember those first few months of freedom. It sure didn’t feel like freedom as the anxiety and depression after leaving tore…
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