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Red Flags: The Abuser…

. . . is jealous of the victim’s friends and family. . . . keeps track of the time the victim is away from them. . . . follows the victim to find out where they are going or who … Continue reading

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Why No Contact is Important & Tips To Stick To It

Settle all critical business before you begin no-contact. (if you have children – decide via YOUR LAWYERS how contact between the parent & child will take place and visitation. Do NOT engage in any conversations with the other parent aside … Continue reading

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Section 1: What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a traumatic event that is beyond the levels of human experience, such a witnessing a brutal crime, combat in war, or … Continue reading

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The Progression Of Violence

Phase I: The Tension Building Stage The woman tries to calm the man by becoming nurturing, compliant, either anticipating his every whim or staying out of his way. She accepts his abusiveness as legitimately directed towards her. She believes she … Continue reading

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Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear by Richard Skerritt [Fear is a huge issue for people in abusive situations, because for many of us, there is a compelling need for us to take action to change our situation to protect ourselves. Fear can be … Continue reading

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