What Is Blame-Shifting?
Abusers often have a very hard time taking responsibility for their actions, blaming the survivor for their choices instead By Amanda Kippert Apr 02, 2025 Key Takeaways: Blame-Shifting is a…
Whats the Difference Between Violence and Abuse?
Abuse isn't always violent, and violence isn't always abuse. Understanding the difference can help survivors better identify harm and find safety. By Stephanie Thurrott May 12, 2025 Key Takeaways: Violence…
Why Threats in a Relationship Should Be Taken Seriously
Abusers mean what they say—minimizing threats can be deadly By Stephanie Thurrott Jul 09, 2025 Key Takeaways: Abusers' threats are often serious, whether to harm others, themselves, or pets, and…
Survivors in Isolation: Abusers Separate Victims from Everyone for Power and Control
Restricting connections to friends, family, work and healthcare makes survivors dependent on abusers By Stephanie Thurrott Aug 11, 2025 Key Takeaways: Isolation is a powerful abuse tactic—abusers cut survivors off…
Can You Both Love and Hate Your Abusive Partner?
Strong mixed feelings may signal danger in a relationship with someone who abuses you By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Sep 03, 2025 Key Takeaways Mixed feelings in relationships can be…
Are You Searching What Is Considered Domestic Violence?
If you’re hoping the definition doesn’t fit your relationship, you’re normal, and not alone By Amanda Kippert Oct 06, 2025 Key Takeaways: Domestic violence is about power and control. It…
How Abusers Use Intimidation as a Form of Psychological Abuse
Some abusers use intimidation to torment and control survivors. It can be hard to escape the threat of violence or danger and the fear emotional violence causes By Stephanie Thurrott…
When You Can’t Afford to Leave an Abusive Partner
Without financial independence, many survivors feel trapped. There is a way out By Amanda Kippert Jan 05, 2026 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2026.…
Can Abusers Change?
Once an abuser, always an abuser? Signs that recovery is possible By Amanda Kippert Aug 12, 2026 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2026. Key…
Why Does My Spouse Hit or Yell at Me? Understanding Abusive Relationships and Why Abusers Abuse
Behind every act of abuse lies a choice — one shaped by trauma, entitlement, learned behaviors and a drive for control By Amanda Kippert Jan 14, 2026 This piece was…