This Is Why I Didn’t Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. Janice Fuller-Roberts When I fled my abusive relationship for the…
Sleep Deprivation Used as Abuse Tactic
Some abusers punish survivors for falling asleep, then for making mistakes when exhausted Amanda Kippert Domestic violence survivors often find they have trouble sleeping, and for obvious reasons. Being abused…
Abusers Claim ‘Parental Alienation’ to Gain Custody of Kids
Some courts continue to ignore protective parents warning of abuse Stephanie Thurrott Alleging parental alienation is a frightening tactic where one parent (usually an abusive partner and typically the father)…
Cycle of Violence and Abuse and How to Break the Cycle of Abuse
Samantha Gluck A common cycle of abuse begins to take hold once domestic violence starts in a relationship. Your partner apologizes, you lower your guard, and over time, the violence…
Escape Plan: How to Find a Safe Place
It’s time to leave an abusive partner, but where do you go? By DomesticShelters.org It’s a cruel irony: The most dangerous time for a survivor of domestic violence is the…
What Are the Power and Control Wheels?
A comprehensive guide to the many versions of this helpful illustration that outlines tactics abusers use Amanda Kippert Many survivors of domestic abuse and violence will say that the first…
NOTICE of NONDISCRIMINATION RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS to BENEFICIARIES
Hyde County Hotline Inc., operates its program, services and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English…
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…
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…
Hyde County Hotline …. June 2021 Newsletter
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