September 20, 2015 Communication
Many women are unclear about the true definition of abuse. Sadly many women are not sure if they are being abused, saying their significant other never hits them. They know that if their partner is hitting them, they are being…
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So…Why Won’t She Leave Him?There are probably as many reasons a woman stays in an abusive relationship as there are domestic violence cases but a few seem to keep resurfacing. 1.She loves him. (Actually she loves the man she married…
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Can Men Be Abused? Yes, a resounding yes! Men can and have been abused for many years. Sadly they have often suffered in silence because of pride, ego, humiliation, and the fact that when they do speak up, they are…
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Is My Friend, Sister, Niece, or Mother Being Abused? Often if a person close to you is being abused, they won’t tell you. Why? Because they are ashamed or embarrassed. They often feel the abuse is their fault, that they…
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January 25, 2015 Crisis Support
Am I being physically abused? Another question that seems like it should be obvious, but sometimes it’s not. My definition of physical abuse is simply any touch to your body that is not wanted. Now there are of course times…
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February 2, 2014 Crisis Support
We always talk about the victim and the abuser when we talk about Domestic Violence. We seem to forget the children. Children raised in a home where domestic violence is an issue are affected and often have lifelong issues. Children…
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November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
We always talk about the victim and the abuser when we talk about Domestic Violence. We seem to forget the children. Children raised in a home where domestic violence is an issue are affected and often have lifelong issues. Children…
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