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Her Story Series: Feature 1

by Leonie Segall January 27, 2015 No Comments

Abusers like to move the relationship forward really fast…they are very possessive, disguised as wanting to spend time with you

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Her Story Series: Stages of Abuse

by Leonie Segall January 15, 2015 No Comments

Stages of Abuse:
The Courtship (securing the catch), The Calm (making sure he’s got you, reeling in the catch), The Isolation (first sign of discomfort in the relationship), First Reveal (first sign of discomfort in the relationship), The Abuse

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Protective Systems that Don’t Protect Abuse Survivors

by Leonie Segall January 14, 2015 No Comments

It’s more important for your son to spend time with his father than it is for him to spend time with you – Family Court Judge

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Why Don't You Just Leave?

by Leonie Segall November 26, 2014 No Comments

Leaving a domestic abuse relationship is very difficult. You have to deal with your inner dialogue as well as things people say

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Understanding and Working Through Emotional Triggers

by Leonie Segall November 23, 2014 No Comments

How do you feel when you have to deal with your abuser? Do you panic? Get sweaty palms? Have problems breathing?

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Surviving After Abuse

by Leonie Segall November 17, 2014 No Comments

How do you survive after domestic abuse? First you must decide if you are a victim or a survivor
Are you going to continue to live your life in fear of your abuser?