Tag: domestic violence
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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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New Brain Imaging Technology Helps Reveal PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly called PTSD, is a significant problem throughout the world. While it’s commonly associated with veterans, brain imaging shows it can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a traumatic event. It affects all ages, races, and genders, although some groups may have a higher risk than others.…
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Therapists Reveal Signs That Someone Is A Victim Of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence affects nearly 3 million people each year. Women and men both fall victim to this horrendous act every single day. Often, they do no tell anyone what they are going through. Knowing the warning signs can change their life for the better. These signs may be the only way you will ever know…
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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…