Recovery from Domestic Abuse
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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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Inspirational Blogs
We may suffer, we may cry, but we all have the free will to choose how we deal with our pain. Submitting to abuse causes you to deny who you are and trash the unique…
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How Crazymaking and Coercive Control Affect Your Brain and Thinking
Have you ever walked away from an argument with your partner thinking, I know what just happened. So why can’t I explain it anymore? Maybe you started the conversation knowing exactly what you meant. Twenty…
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Life with an Abuser Vs Life with Freedom and Choice
I left my life with an abuser almost three years ago, and the real roller coaster of life revealed itself. On the uphill climbs, I feel simultaneously excited and worried about reaching the top. Sitting on…
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Creative Nonfiction Abuse Stories
The Stories, Creatively Told Creative Storytelling Helps Abuse Victims Heal I brought creativity, empathy, and a deep capacity for love into my marriage. Maybe you did too. With a healthy partner, those qualities help build…
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After Abuse, Don’t Look Far to Find Yourself
You Didn’t Lose Yourself, You Hid After abuse, when we look into the mirror, we think we see someone we do not know anymore. We tend to think the abuse changed us at our core.…
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I’m in Long-Term Counseling
Find “the right” counselor. You get to decide who is the right counselor, no one else. If you don’t feel comfortable with a therapist after three visits, continue counseling but start looking for a better…
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Lessons I’ve Learned From the Dark Side
I have a wealth of lessons learned because of my experience with the dark side of humanity. I’ll bet all of you have learned a thing or two because of your abusive relationships, too. Maya…
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Mothers Separated From Children: One Way to Connect If The Abuser Wins Custody
Mothers separated from their children after dealing with the father’s abuse is the worst possible outcome. Learn how to reduce the damage.