Nyxks Musings

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  • TECHNOLOGY SAFETY PLANNING WITH SURVIVORS

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    Tips to discuss if you or someone you know is in danger. 1. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS: If you suspect the abusive person knows too much, it is possible that your phone, computer, email, or other activities are being monitored. Abusers and stalkers can act in incredibly persistent and creative ways to maintain power and control.

  • Emotional Abusers

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    Emotional Abusers by Natalie P. Most people have had it happen: at some point in our lives we find ourselves manipulated or “guilted” into doing something we didn’t want to do. We end up angry at ourselves for caving in, and resenting the other person for pressuring us. However there are other kinds of emotional…

  • Facts About Abuse

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    We use the terms “family violence” and “abusive relationships” interchangeably. Often violent or abusive behaviour is called “battering;’ which is defined as “assaultive behaviour between adults in an intimate, sexual, usually cohabitating relationship.” Assaultive behaviour can take many forms. All forms of abusive behaviour are ways in which one human being is trying to control…

  • Real Strange Sex Laws

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    There are some extremely strange sex laws out there, who knew that some of these where still on the books … makes ya wonder what else is still on those law books that are just as strange, if not down right out of touch with reality. I hope you enjoy some of these interesting “Strange…

  • Shoot for the goal

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    Shoot for the goal Diabetes treatments aim to lower blood glucose and reduce complications By Cynthia N. Lank The goal of diabetes treatment is to prevent complications from developing or to slow down their progression. Treatment targets include lowering blood glucose levels and blood pressure and reducing the LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Use the table on…

  • Why Do Abused Victims Stay?

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    Why Do Abused Victims Stay? By Maria Vera, PhD, Toby D. Goldsmith, MD It can be difficult for many people to understand why a person would stay in an abusive relationship. But there are many reasons. Strong emotional and psychological forces keep the victim tied to the abuser. Sometimes situational realities like a lack of…