Month: May 2017

Types of Abuse

05/31/2017 We tend to think of Domestic Abuse as physical violence or assault on a partner. In reality, however, domestic abuse is the summary of physically, sexually and psychologically abusive…

You Can Stop Apologizing Now

May 26, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” Polite apologies make us decent human beings. “I’m sorry I…

Are you being abused?

Does your partner . . . Hit, punch, slap, kick, shove or bite you? Threaten to hurt you or your children? Have sudden outburst of anger or rage? Force you…

So Why Do They Stay?

By Linda A. Osmundson Slapping, hair-pulling, kicking, biting…battered women relate a litany of abuse experienced at the hand of our intimate partners. The results are bruises, broken bones, black eyes,…

Cycle of Violence

Domestic Violence can follow a pattern known as the Cycle of Violence. This cycle of abuse consists of three phrases: the tension building phase, the acute battering incident and the…

Can I Kiss You?

One author says consent should be given for every single intimate moment May 08, 2017 By domesticshelters.org t seems women, especially young women, are constantly inundated with “tips” on how…

Recognizing ‘Unsafe People’

Authors identify three types of people who often spell trouble By domesticshelters.org Safe means that we feel protected from danger, that we feel cared for and not likely to be…