While physical abuse often leaves visible marks, emotional abuse can inflict equally devastating, long-lasting damage that may not be immediately apparent. Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior used to exert power and control over another person through fear and … Read More
When we talk about intimate partner violence, it’s important to understand that various other illegal activities often accompany such abuse. Below are some of those illegal activities and their consequences, specifically within the context of intimate partner violence. 1) Witness … Read More
Domestic violence affects people across all demographics. But when it comes to victims who have disabilities, the complexities and challenges intensify, often leaving them with fewer resources and more obstacles to overcome in order to escape and recover from abuse. … Read More
In the context of abusive intimate partner relationships, we often talk about physical abuse, but a lesser known and discussed form of abuse, known as coercive control, can be just as damaging. Coercive control is a pattern of behavior that … Read More
Hope is a powerful and multifaceted emotion that plays a crucial role in our mental health, resilience, and overall outlook on life. It’s more than just wishful thinking. Hope is deeply rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and even influences our physical … Read More
Domestic violence not only affects the immediate victims but can also leave a profound impact on those who witness it, especially children. Every year, between three and ten million children witness domestic violence between their parents or caregivers. While they … Read More
There are certain factors that dramatically heighten the risk of lethality in situations of intimate partner violence. Let’s take a look at how the presence of weapons in the home, incidents of strangulation, and threats of suicide can take an … Read More
Spiritual abuse is the misuse of spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm others. An abusive partner may exploit their partner’s spiritual or religious beliefs to exert power and assert or maintain dominance. It can be difficult to … Read More
How do you know if your relationship is good? Sometimes it’s hard to look in from the outside and really assess what’s going on and whether or not it’s healthy. So, let’s take a look at some relationship red and … Read More
When you have children with an abusive ex, it is very likely that you will have some sort of custody arrangement where they will still get to spend some time with the children, especially during the holidays. This can mean … Read More