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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 differences between these three personality disorders By Amanda Kippert When describing an abusive partner, the terms narcissist, psychopath and sociopath often get thrown around. But what do they really…
Some abusers convince survivors that abuse is their fault, and survivors take responsibility for everything By Stephanie Thurrott One way abusers control domestic violence survivors is by convincing them they’re…
A comprehensive guide to understanding VAWA and how it was designed to help survivors of domestic violence By Amanda Kippert The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of…
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,…