Abusive Red Flags Everyone Should Know
One in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime. Every day, three women in this country are killed by their husbands or boyfriends. Avoid becoming…
The Biggest Barrier to Leaving
Readers say it’s abusers’ threats, excuses and a fear of retaliation’ It may seem to defy the logic of those who have never experienced abuse from an intimate partner, but…
When Survivors Are Forced to Use
Another way abusers assert power and control August 26, 2016 By domesticshelters.org As a way to numb the pain of abuse, survivors of domestic violence sometimes turn to drugs or…
I’m Ready to Leave…Now What?
How to Plan Your Escape. June 16, 2017 By domesticshelters.org VIEW TOOL KIT When you decide to escape domestic violence, it may feel impossible to know where to start. You’re…
When Abuse Goes from Shouting to Striking
Verbal abuse often turns to physical abuse. Here’s how to see the signs June 12, 2017 By domesticshelters.org There’s no medical report. No bruises or black eye or broken bone…
Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You: Part IV
Narcissists enjoy making malicious remarks at a survivor’s expense June 16, 2017 By Shahida Arabi In Parts I, II and III of Shahida Arabi’s piece on toxic people, we learned…
20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You: Part I
Learn the ways some abusers with mental illness negate responsibility for their choices By Shahida Arabi Toxic people such as malignant narcissists, psychopaths and those with antisocial traits engage in…
The Perils of Trying to Leave
Try to plan for these possibilities when you’re ready to leave your abuser June 07, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Domestic violence survivors can face daunting obstacles when leaving an abuser. That’s…