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…
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Do Abusive Men Change?
A man* benefits from controlling his intimate partner. Why would he want to change? Many men report feeling happier and more at peace when they end their controlling behavior. Their…
What Is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse is a way to control another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate another person. In general, a relationship is emotionally abusive when…
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop?
Ask Amanda: Can I Make Anxiety Attacks Stop? They are common among survivors, and they can be managed Feb 08, 2016 By domesticshelters.org Q: When will the nightmares and anxiety…
What is Consent?
Healthy Relationships What Does Consent Mean? As important as consent is, we don’t talk about it enough. So it’s understandable if you’re a little unsure about what it is –…
Self-Care Checklist
September 26, 20190 Comments Excerpted from The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact with Burnout by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman Copyright 2016 Wiley http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook Self-care is incredibly important for all our…
Understanding the Power and Control Wheel
Overview Physical and Sexual Violence (outer ring) Using Intimidation Using Emotional Abuse Using Isolation Minimizing, Denying and Blaming Using Children Using Male Privilege Using Economic Abuse Using Coercion and Threats…