From Romance to Isolation: Understanding Grooming
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…
How Abusers Speak
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…
Possessiveness: The Precursor to Power and Control
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…
Ask Amanda: I Feel Guilty for Putting Him Away
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…
What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?
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,…
AirTags Can Track Belongings, Also People
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…
What to Do If Your Teen or Adult Child Is Abusive
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…
When Someone Else Controls the Money
Learn these terms and you can recognize financial abuse By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD A relationship with an abusive partner often devastates victims’ finances. Unfortunately, leaving such a relationship often…
You Ask, We Answer: Domestic Violence FAQs
Answers to your top questions about domestic abuse and intimate partner violence By Hannah Craig DomesticShelters.org has been helping and supporting domestic violence victims, survivors, advocates and allies since 2014.…
Where to Find Domestic Abuse Support Online
Virtual help for survivors of domestic abuse is available—if you know where to look By Shelley Flannery Being a survivor of domestic abuse is emotionally difficult, whether the abuse you…