What are the Consequences of Contacting an Abuser with a Protection Order in Place?
Learn what a protection or restraining order means for victims’ choices By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Nov 06, 2024 Recently in a Massachusetts court, I heard the lawyer for a…
It’s Not a ‘Domestic Dispute’
Why some police jurisdictions refer to them as 'disputes' rather than domestic violence By Amanda Kippert Oct 14, 2024 Domestic disturbance. Domestic dispute. Domestic incident. Domestic violence. All of these…
Wear Purple, Oct. 17, to Spread Domestic Violence Awareness
Each year more than 12 million women and men experience domestic abuse in the U.S. Raleigh Governor Roy Cooper declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help draw attention…
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…
6 Tips to Survive an Abuser’s Tactics of Maximum Pain, Maximum Gain
How to come out ahead when an abuser wants to hurt you and win at all costs By Lisa Fontes and Julie Nee Sep 18, 2024 After separation, many abusers…
Unlearning the Lies of Childhood Domestic Violence
If you grew up in a home with intimate partner violence, it’s time to unlearn these 5 lies By Amanda Kippert Sep 16, 2024 This piece was originally published in…
I’m Scared of My Husband. Is It Abuse?
Fear is a pretty good indicator that something isn’t right in a relationship. Find out if what you’re experiencing is abuse By Shelley Flannery Sep 04, 2024 If you’ve ever…
How to Go From Surviving to Thriving After Abuse
4 ways to start taking care of yourself better today By Connie Sloane Oct 12, 2015 Emerging from an abusive relationship presents the opportunity to shift from a surviving mode…
Not to People Like Us
Affluence can be yet another barrier to escaping a controlling and dangerous abusive partner By CarolAnn Peterson, PhD Mar 04, 2024 Everyone has ideas about the rich and famous: They…
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…