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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 internal narratives that help them...
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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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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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Bodycam Footage of Brian Laundrie Exposes Classic Abuser Tactics
The harrowing bodycam footage from the Moab City Police Department, showing their response to a domestic disturbance between Brian Laundrie and his fiancée, Gabby...
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Why Do People Blame Domestic Abuse Victims?
Survivors of domestic abuse often face a second layer of harm after leaving their abuser—judgment and blame from others. Instead of receiving support and...
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The Tragic Signs of Coercive Control in Gabby Petito’s Story
The recent release of American Murder: Gabby Petito on Netflix has once again drawn attention to the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old...
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Small Acts of Freedom that Mean Everything After Abuse
Surviving an abusive relationship isn’t just about getting out—it’s about reclaiming the everyday choices that were once controlled, criticized, or outright forbidden. For many...
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How Abusers Invade Privacy and Violate Boundaries in Coercive Control
In relationships marked by coercive control and domestic abuse, privacy and personal boundaries are systematically dismantled by the abuser. This behavior may manifest as...