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When Others Have It Worse: How Comparison Keeps Victims Silent
Domestic abuse victims are often met with messages that downplay their pain: At least it wasn’t worse. Be grateful you weren’t hit. You should feel…
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How Abusers Convince You That You’re Not Enough
Domestic abuse slowly erodes your sense of self.
Jun 26
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The Silent Erosion of Choice: How Coercive Control Affects Decision-Making
Domestic abuse isn’t always obvious.
Jun 21
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The Second Betrayal: When Survivors Aren’t Believed
Escaping domestic abuse is one of the most difficult things a person can do.
Jun 6
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Silenced in Church: How Some Religious Communities Ignore Domestic Abuse
For many people who have endured abuse, faith offers solace, strength, and a place of support.
May 22
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When Smiling Means Surviving: How Victims Learn to Hide Abuse
To those looking in from the outside, everything may seem perfectly normal.
May 7
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The Things We Tell Ourselves to Survive Abuse
Abuse doesn’t only wound the body or violate boundaries, it rewires how we think just to make it through.
Apr 4
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Invisible Scars: The Psychological Impact of Domestic Abuse
Leaving an abusive relationship is often mistaken for the finish line.
Mar 28
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“If I Just Tried Harder”: Survivors Share How Self-Blame Kept Them Trapped
Self-blame is one of the most persistent scars left by emotional abuse. It doesn’t begin with obvious mistreatment—it begins with subtle doubts: Was I…
Mar 21
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"Just Get Over It" and Other Harmful Responses Survivors Face After Leaving Abuse
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most challenging and courageous steps a person can take.
Jan 18
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How Abusers Devalue Their Partners and Shatter Self-Worth
Abuse isn’t always physical.
Jan 14
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Why it Can Take Time to Recognize Abuse in Relationships
Understanding that a relationship is abusive is rarely straightforward.
Dec 3, 2024
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