4 Phases Before an Abuser Kills
Learn how abusers who use sex to control can indicate later dangerousness—and what to do about it By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Most domestic abusers do not kill their partners.…
The Good Wife
Forced to marry a stranger at 16, she spent a decade being isolated, humiliated and assaulted. Then, she planned her escape By Samra Zafar When I was a kid, my…
Protect Your Digital Life When Leaving an Abuser
Steps to take before and after leaving an abuser By Aura Cares Editor's Note: This article was created by Aura in partnership with DomesticShelters.org to help educate domestic violence victims,…
DV Survivors and Self-Doubt: Am I Doing the Right Thing?
How questioning yourself makes it harder to escape domestic violence By Stephanie Thurrott Thanks to social and cultural influences, many women have long been conditioned to feel like they should…
Domestic Violence Survivors: Thinking of Suicide?
It’s not uncommon during or after abuse to think suicide is your only way out. How to turn off those negative voices and find hope for the future By Stephanie…
But, I Love Him
Is love enough to overcome abuse? By DomesticShelters.org It’s true, he hurts me. He’s controlling, and it’s starting to really get me down. I should just leave. But, I love…
The Connection Between Cults and Domestic Violence
What studying cults can teach us about control and victim shaming By Shelley Flannery Hearing the phrase “drank the Kool-Aid” is like nails on a chalkboard to clinical psychologist Patrick…
A Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The signs and symptoms of PTSD in survivors of domestic violence Amanda Kippert One possible side effect of living through trauma is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This mental health…
Is Your Partner Exploiting Your Work?
You work too hard, and you feel you have no choice about it. Is your partner exploiting your labor? By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD In many couples, both people work…