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Why Alcohol and Drug Use Doesn’t Explain or Excuse Domestic Abuse
One of the most persistent myths surrounding domestic abuse is the belief that alcohol or substance use is a cause—or at least a reasonable...
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What Coercive Control Looks Like – 20 Real-Life Examples from Victims
Coercive control is often subtle and insidious, making it difficult for victims to recognize and explain to others. Unlike overt physical abuse, coercive control...
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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....