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“Why Didn’t You Just Leave?” A Misguided Question
Victims of domestic abuse often face questions like "Why didn't you leave?" or "Why did you stay?" These questions wrongly suggest that victims are...
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The Hidden Dangers of Couples Therapy in Abusive Relationships
When relationships break down due to controlling and abusive behavior, couples therapy might seem like a logical step toward resolution or recovery. However, this...
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Beyond Vows: Confronting Abuse in the Sanctity of Marriage
Marriage, often revered as a sacred bond of love, respect, and mutual support, can sometimes become a cage for those trapped in the cycle...
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Why Controlling Men Can’t Stand It When You Get Angry
In controlling or abusive relationships, the expression of anger by the partner being controlled is not just unwelcome; it can be downright unsafe.
An abuser’s...
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10 Common Excuses Abusers Give for Their Behavior
Abusive relationships often operate under a veil of excuses and justifications that the perpertrator uses to rationalize his behavior. It's important for victims and...
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The Swift Shift: Why Abusers Quickly Move into New Relationships
The end of a relationship with a controlling abuser often marks the beginning of a perplexing chapter: their rapid move into a new relationship....
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Cut Off and Controlled: How Abusers Isolate Their Victims
Isolation is a deliberate tactic used by abusers to exert control and dominance over their partners. By breaking down their partner’s network of support,...
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Words That Wound: Distinguishing Verbal Abuse from Normal Arguments
Every relationship encounters disagreements and conflicts, and at times, these can escalate into shouting and name-calling. We can all lose our temper and say...