This video is silent, as most victims of domestic violence have traditionally been. But it shouts a few big points: 1. There are more victims of sexual, emotional and physical abuse out there than people are aware of. 2. The pain this causes cannot be minimized. 3....
What is a Safety Plan?
I have been talking about what to do if you decide you are being abused. One of the most important things to do is to get information. One of the best places to get this information is to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY...
Which Friends Can You Turn to for Support?
In my last blog, I talked about what you should do if you think you are being abused. One of the things I suggested was finding some friends or family who could be a support to you. One of the best methods abusers have for continuing their bad behavior is to isolate...
What Should You Do If You Think You Are Being Abused?
First of all, I would advise you not to talk to your partner about this. The main goal of an abuser is to gain control over his victim. He may have been doing quite a nice job of this by many methods: verbal, emotional, spiritual, sexual, economic, or physical abuse...
How Do You Know When You Are Being Abused – 2
In my last blog I talked about how hard it is for an abuse victim (you) to decide whether you are being abused, especially if the abuse is not physical. Why is this? There are many reasons: 1. Your abuser blames his* behavior on you. 2. He denies what he is doing. 3....
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