Theresa Werba
Theresa Werba is the author of eight books, four in poetry. Her poetic work ranges from forms such as the ode and sonnet to free verse, with topics ranging from neurodivergence, love, loss, aging, to faith and disillusionment and more. She also has written on autism, adoption, and abuse/domestic violence. In 'Warning Signs of Abuse: Get Out Early and Stay Free Forever', she offers guidance for women in the early stages of abusive relationships, drawing from her own 21-year experience in an abusive marriage, combined with research and reflection. She blends her artistic background with a profound understanding of personal and emotional challenges.
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The Inner Dialogues of Survival: How Abuse Victims Cope with the Unthinkable
Abuse doesn’t just leave bruises—it reshapes the way survivors think. In order to make it through life under constant emotional threat, many victims develop...
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Unseen Wounds: The Psychological Impact of Domestic Abuse
Leaving an abusive partner is often misunderstood to be the end of the trauma. To outsiders, it may look like liberation—a clean slate, a...
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“If I Just Tried Harder”: How Self-Blame in Abusive Relationships Keeps Victims Trapped
Self-blame in abusive relationships often lingers long after the relationship ends. It doesn’t begin with obvious mistreatment—it starts with subtle doubts. You wonder if...
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Healing from Domestic Abuse: Insights from Survivors
Breaking free from domestic abuse is just the beginning of the recovery process. The emotional and psychological wounds left behind can take years to...
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Early Warning Signs of Violence: Recognizing Escalation Before It’s Too Late
Violence rarely happens without warning. Before an abuser physically harms you, they often reveal their intentions through their actions. They might punch a wall...
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Man Jailed for Coercive Control Forced Partner to Wear Doorbell Camera
A Dublin man has been sentenced to five years in prison for coercive control and repeated assaults on his former partner, whom he forced...
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The Devastating Impact of Post-Separation Stalking
Post-separation stalking is a deeply distressing reality for many survivors of domestic violence. It occurs when an abuser refuses to relinquish control after the...
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Kyle Clifford Found Guilty of Raping Ex-Girlfriend Before Triple Murder
Kyle Clifford, a former soldier, has been found guilty of raping his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, in an act of coercive control and spite before...
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