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TECHNOLOGY SAFETY PLANNING WITH SURVIVORS

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 … Continue reading

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Emotional Abusers

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, … Continue reading

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Facts About Abuse

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 … Continue reading

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Why Do Abused Victims Stay?

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 … Continue reading

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Lies Abusers Tell Their Victims

The following is a long list of lies, threats, and insane statements that abusers make in order to keep their victims in line, and in order to keep the blame away from themselves and the abuse cycle going. Note that … Continue reading

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