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Double Standards: How Unequal Expectations Fuel Abusive Dynamics
Double standards occur when unequal rules and expectations are unfairly imposed on someone. In abusive relationships, double standards are more than just unfair—they’re a...
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Religious Abuse in Relationships: How Faith Can be Weaponized for Control
Religious abuse in relationships is a manipulative tactic used by abusers to exert control over their partners, often distorting faith-based teachings and practices for...
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Medical Neglect in Abusive Relationships: A Silent Form of Abuse
Medical neglect is a form of abuse that often goes unnoticed but has devastating consequences for the victim. This type of neglect involves withholding...
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The Role of Story Telling in Recovery from Abuse and Trauma
I am a mental health nurse. I currently work in a community setting on the south coast of NSW, Australia. While it is place...
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The Response Trap: Why Reacting to Abusers Fuels Their Control
“You’re crazy! You need psychological help! “You’re too unstable to be a mother. I’m going to court to take the kids away from you!”
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Boundaries vs. Control: Navigating the Fine Line in Relationships
Boundaries are the personal guidelines and needs that outline what you are and aren’t willing to accept in a relationship. Their purpose is to...
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When Support Turns Toxic: The Enablers Who Help Abusers and Harm Victims
In domestic abuse, the focus is often on the abuser; however, there is a crucial, often overlooked element in the perpetuation of abusive dynamics:...
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20 Survivors Share Why Leaving an Abusive Relationship Isn’t as Easy as People Think
Victims of domestic abuse are often asked, “Why don’t you just leave?” This question fails to acknowledge the complex dynamics of abusive relationships and...