When you hear that a friend or family member is being abused, your general and instinctive reaction is usually to go visit the abuser and beat them up so they know how it feels. But take a step back, slow down and think
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Her Story Series: Feature 7
When children speak out about abuse in the home, YOU NEED TO LISTEN
Every child who witnesses domestic violence will be affected by it
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You can’t identify an abuser by the type of clothes they wear, where they live or the type of job they have
Abusers come in many different packages…rich, poor, educated, uneducated, and all sections in-between
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Being abused is a very lonely place to be…who can you trust? Can you speak up and still be safe? Will you lose your children?
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Remember that you can’t force someone to leave an abusive relationship, you need to be patient and be there when they are ready
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Abuse is about power and control
Abuse is not a disease and is not contagious. If you see it don’t turn away, do something to help. Report it!
Her Story Series: Feature 2
Domestic violence is not your fault, you were not asking for it and did nothing to deserve it
There is no excuse for rape…it has nothing to do with what you were wearing
Her Story Series: Feature 1
Abusers like to move the relationship forward really fast…they are very possessive, disguised as wanting to spend time with you
Continue ReadingHer Story Series: Stages of Abuse
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
Protective Systems that Don’t Protect Abuse Survivors
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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