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Playing the Victim: A Key Tactic Abusers Use to Control
Abusive behaviour often stems from a need for power and control, and one of the most subtle yet effective ways in which abusers achieve...
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Why Do Some Domestic Abuse Victims Blame Themselves?
In abusive relationships, a common and deeply troubling pattern is how abusers manipulate their partners into believing they are to blame for the abuse...
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10 Ways Abusers Prevent Their Partners from Leaving
Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy. Abusers often employ a variety of tactics to prevent their partners from leaving, trapping them in a cycle...
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The Heartbreaking Reasons Some Abuse Victims Wish Their Partner Would Hit Them
When we think of abuse, most people immediately imagine physical violence—bruises, black eyes, and broken bones. Physical abuse is horrific and unacceptable, but it's...
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Why It’s Not Flattering When a Male Stranger Calls a Woman Beautiful
Many men often believe that calling a woman beautiful or pretty is a flattering and complimentary gesture. To them, it might seem like a...
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Why Do Abusers Isolate Their Victims?
Abusive relationships often involve psychological manipulation, control, and fear. One of the most insidious and effective tactics abusers use to maintain control is isolation....
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20 Pieces of Advice for Escaping Domestic Abuse—From Those Who’ve Done It
Leaving an abusive relationship is an incredibly difficult and daunting task, fraught with a myriad of challenges. Victims of abuse often find themselves trapped...
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Is Your Teen Stuck in a Toxic Relationship? Spot the Clues and Intervene!
As a parent or adult involved in an adolescent's life, you naturally want what's best for them, especially regarding their relationships. But teenage relationships...