Tag: domestic abuse
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3 Ways to Heal from Domestic Trauma
If we lived in an ideal world, no one would ever go through domestic trauma. But unfortunately, relationships aren’t all filled with love and respect. Sure, it’s normal that couples go through rough patches. But there’s a difference between that and having a partner who belittles and abuses you. While all abuse is wrong, having…
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4 Effective Ways To Break The Cycle of Violence
The cycle of violence, power, and control in domestic abuse is tough to break out of. The way that a toxic relationship with a partner or family member is structured can quickly trap you inside of it. Are you trapped in an abusive situation? Then know that you’re not alone and that you deserve better.…
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Brave Woman Ends Abusive Relationship and Reclaims Her Health
Alyssa, a 23-year-old who lost 150 pounds after ending an abusive relationship, inspires thousands of women on the Internet. She shows people that taking that first step will get them there no matter how far they have to climb. Being in a toxic relationship can hold you back from your goals. Once you remove them…
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Experts Reveal 5 Ways To Deal With Verbal Abuse
Many overlook the severity and impact of verbal abuse because it doesn’t leave physical marks. But the truth is that psychological and emotional abuse is just as severe and dangerous as verbal abuse. If you are in a verbally abusive situation, you need to either wait for the abuser to change their ways or learn…
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This Woman Called 911 To Order A Pizza For The Most Clever Reason
Unfortunately, nearly 10 million men and women per year in the United States become victims of domestic violence. Police dispatchers take calls from victims every day, but a particular call stood out to one man working the graveyard shift. In October 2014, a police dispatcher answered a phone call that started out fairly routinely, but became…