The Silent Ways Abusers Control
Without saying a word, an abuser can threaten, control and coerce a victim with these tactics By Amanda Kippert Dec 14, 2022 It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when…
What Is Gaslighting? Here’s What It Means and How to Spot It
This act of psychological manipulation can degrade self-esteem and even cause serious health issues By Kelsey Ogletree You may have heard the term "gaslighting" in the news or on social…
10 Excuses Domestic Violence Survivors Tell Themselves
There is no justification for abuse by a partner, but it’s also hard to admit you’re a victim By Amanda Kippert Aug 14, 2024 This piece was originally published in…
What Is Grooming and How to Spot It
Minors can be targeted by perpetrators whose intentions are to trap them in a controlling and violent relationship By Amanda Kippert Dec 06, 2023 Kimberly met her abusive partner when…
A Glossary of Domestic Violence Terms
Speaking out against domestic violence means learning its language By Amanda Kippert May 15, 2024 This piece was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2024. Intimate partner violence…
How to spot gaslighting: 6 things that gaslighters say to manipulate you
By Ashley Laderer Gaslighting happens when an abuser tries to control a victim by twisting their sense of reality. An example of gaslighting would be a partner doing something abusive…
How to Survive Gaslighting
Four tactics for learning to trust your intuition again By Shelley Flannery I know what happened. I’m not imagining things. Am I imagining things? He’s right, I must be imagining…
Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
Psychological abuse so subtle, you may not even realize it’s happening By DomesticShelters.org Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser…
Perspecticide: Erased by Your Partner
The harsh reality of "perspecticide" in a coercive control relationship Apr 18, 2016 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Living with an abusive and controlling partner can feel like living in…
