A Guide to Coercive Control
How to recognize this subtle yet dangerous form of domestic abuse Shelley Flannery Coercive control refers to any pattern of behavior an abuser uses to dominate their partner and limit…
When an Abuser Controls the Story
Abusers lie about incidents before you have a chance to tell your side Shelley Flannery For a host of reasons—shock, embarrassment, guilt, shame, safety—it’s difficult enough to come forward about…
How Abusers Speak
Listen for these words that could spell control, or much worse Amanda Kippert We all know what sticks and stones can do, but the second part of that saying isn’t…
It’s Not Love, It’s Love Bombing
Abusers rely on long-term tactics to build up a sense of dependency in their victim By Reese Jones and Amanda Kippert You might not have heard of the term love…
Part III: One Abuser, Three Wives and Zero Accountability
After being shot in the face by his second wife, James moved on to another woman, convincing her he was the victim Amanda Kippert (ICYMI: Part I and Part II)…
Seeking Help Could Save Your Life
Study shows women much less likely to be killed if they ask for help By DomesticShelters.org Most likely, this headline did not come as a shock. At least, not for…
What Is Elder Abuse?
A comprehensive guide to understanding domestic violence and the role of adult protective services Jun 14, 2021 Shelley Flannery Elder abuse is the intentional or negligent mistreatment of an adult…
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Protecting the Elderly
June is the month dedicated to raising awareness for abuse of the elderly. Elder Abuse Awareness Month is tackling a huge, important issue since many seniors are being abused. The…
True Stories About the Moment Survivors Decided to Leave
Survivors share the exact moment when they decided to leave an abuser and escape domestic violence Jun 02, 2021 Amanda Kippert In case you weren’t aware, abusive partners aim to…
Resisting Control When It’s Disguised as Love
Seeing through an abuser's performances of "love" gives victims renewed power By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD with Laura Marjorie Miller Abusive and controlling partners often use "loving" acts to manipulate…