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domestic violence
Articles
Understanding the Cycle of Abuse: How Abusive Patterns Play Out
Abusive and controlling behavior is rarely an isolated incident. Instead, it typically follows a recurring cycle of highs and lows that can be hard...
Articles
Reactive Abuse or Reactive Defense? How Mislabeling Harms DV Victims
A recent case involving Paula, a woman married to a Metropolitan police officer, raises critical questions about the nature of coercive control, gaslighting, and...
Articles
10 Myths About Domestic Abuse Everyone Needs to Know
Domestic abuse is a complex and multifaceted issue that is often misunderstood. Many people hold misconceptions about what domestic abuse looks like and how...
Stories
The Web of Abuse: A Personal Account
It is that spark of vulnerability, that something that allows for the connection to happen, the meeting of the emotional stars. It may seem...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Video
How Alisa Divine Escaped 18 Years of Control and Abuse (Video)
Beginning when she was just 16 years old, Alisa Divine found herself trapped in a relationship marked by control, emotional abuse, and violence. The...
Stories
When the Church Sides with the Abuser: Brandie’s Story
Brandie, a survivor of domestic violence, experienced years of abuse and manipulation from a man she met through a Christian dating site. What makes...