Domestic Abuse FAQ
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Domestic Abuse and Violence FAQs
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You Can Be Financially Abused Even With Access to Money
You can be financially abused even if you earn your own money or have access to family funds. Financial abuse is more than you may think.
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Was I Abused When He Grabbed My Face?
Domestic abuse victims ask, ‘Was I abused?’ because they truly don’t know, even if the answer is obvious to outsiders. Find out how fear alters an abuse victim’s perspective, and makes ‘Was I abused?’ confusing…
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My Abuser Has PTSD. What Do I Do?
I’ve never been to war. I’ve never been raped at knife-point or fought for my life from strangers. But I did live with an unpredictable, angry and abusive man for over 17 years. And that…
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How Does Witnessing Domestic Abuse Affect Children?
Our family is and was dysfunctional as they grew up. The effects of Will’s and my behaviors affected them greatly but in very different ways. However, they are not children anymore and I want to…
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Why Does Gender Bias Exist When Talking About Domestic Abuse?
Gender bias in articles about domestic violence and abuse is common. What has to happen to get rid of gender bias in domestic violence and abuse conversations? See this.
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Women Hit More Than Men But Men Do More Damage
We’ve taught our young men about domestic violence, but got the message to our girls that only guys can be held accountable for it. It’s time we taught our daughters to keep their hands and…
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“I’m Gonna Break You”: What Does It Mean When an Ex Says That?
If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.If you need to talk to someone, contact The NDVH. A reader asked: My ex said that he was “going to break me.” Any idea what this statement means?…
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What Is Perfection Abuse?
Perfection Abuse in the Urban Dictionary The Urban Dictionary, demonstrating once again that the streets do indeed have smarts, includes an entry on “Perfection Abuse”. Here’s what it says: Perfection Abuse: Demanding a level of…
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How Do I Stop Emotionally Abusing My Wife?
A husband asks how to stop emotionally abusing his wife: I am a verbal and emotional abuser and have a chance to save my marriage. How do I stop emotionally abusing my wife? I didn’t…