Caught in the Middle
What to do when your abuser tries to turn your children against you Abuse is multifaceted. An abuser will use whatever tactics he or she can to hurt you physically,…
Calling a Hotline When There Are Barriers In Your Way
In Part-3 of our series, we talk about how to reach out to a domestic violence hotline when circumstances make you feel like you can’t. September 11, 2017 By domesticshelters.org…
This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
Staying Strong After Leaving the Shelter
Why some survivors consider returning to an abusive partner Make no mistake about it—seeking help from a domestic violence shelter is a courageous, bold and strong decision. Shelters can be…
What About My Kids?
If you’re a parent with an abusive partner, the safety, wellbeing and future of your children are top of mind. We’ve prepared a toolkit to help you navigate leaving an…
10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse
This form of abuse can be harder to recognize than you may think It can sound like name-calling, constantly correcting someone’s behavior or yelling at, denouncing or demeaning someone. It…
Withholding Intimacy Can Be Abusive, Too
Another type of sexual abuse includes using sex to taunt, control a victim August 30, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Michele Weston describes herself as “a smart girl with a college degree”…
The Big Deal about Belittling
When abuse takes the form of insults and other disparaging words and actions August 28, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Emotional and psychological abuse can take many forms, including belittling, which can…
KNOW THE FACTS
To end domestic violence and sexual assault, we all need to be part of the solution. Educating yourself and others, helping a friend who is being abused, speaking up, and…
Strangulation Can Leave Long-Lasting Injuries
One of the most lethal abuser tactics explained By domesticshelters.org The power of controlling a victim’s next breath makes strangulation a frequent tactic for abusers. It can take less than…