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Don't just look to the past—an abuser's current behavior may do more to indicate danger ahead By DomesticShelters.org Many how-to-spot-an-abuser advice pieces, including the one we wrote in 2014, will…
Anyone can fall for the clever manipulations of an abusive partner By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they…
Listen for these words that could spell control, or much worse By Amanda Kippert We all know what sticks and stones can do, but the second part of that saying…
Eight signs you should run before the abuse begins By Shelley Flannery We’re taught from a very young age that jealousy and possessiveness are signs of true love. If you…
Her abusive partner’s in jail, so why does she feel bad for him? By DomesticShelters.org Q: My ex-boyfriend was put in jail because he missed his court date regarding criminal…
By Marisa Cohen Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on March 30, 2022 All too often, when people hear of a woman who has been repeatedly beaten by her partner,…
This tiny technology can be dangerous when stalkers and abusers hide it on a victim By Amanda Kippert When Apple released its new quarter-sized AirTag tracking devices last year for…
When a grown child abuses a parent, things can get complicated. Here’s what to know. By Stephanie Thurrott There’s a type of domestic violence or family violence that often gets…