Crisis Support

When life turns upside down, there are many places to seek help. First try your blue pages of the yellow pages or the very front inside cover. There are many social services willing to help people in any kind of…
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Domestic violence is one of the least talked about epidemics in our society.  No one wants to  think that friends or family members could be victims and it’s difficult to accept that loved ones are hurting other loved ones.  And,…
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Victim blaming is the act of holding a victim responsible for the crime done against her, rather than the perpetrator for his actions. Victims are made to feel that abuse and assault is a natural consequence of being a less-than-perfect…
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 Child Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse has occurred throughout the generations but it is really only in the past 30 years that professionals and the public have become aware of the extent of this type of abuse. Child sexual abuse…
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First of all, it is important to recognize that there is a difference between domestic abuse and domestic violence. Domestic abuse can take place without actual violence. This abuse takes two primary forms:                                                                             1. Verbal abuse- This might be manifested…
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However, a family decides to define its arrangement and its occupants, the expectation should be to enjoy peace and harmony. This functional unit should have some guiding principles or plans designed to show how it will handle problems that are…
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Breaking the cycle of abuse is not an easy task. To have a “cycle” so to speak, this means that the violence recurs on a regular basis. Knowing the triggers of the abuse may help to eliminate some aspects of…
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Have you ever heard of anyone being in a domestic violence relationship? If so, this is the article to read.  I have some familiarity with this type of situation. For about 10 years, my mom was in this type of relationship…
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Child abuse, whether it is physical, emotional or sexual can have an impact upon the child for the duration of their life. Whilst many survivors of abuse do go on to lead fulfilling and stable lives, it is not uncommon…
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Domestic violence, which includes physical, mental, emotional, and financial acts of terrorism by one partner against the other, is not limited exclusively to those two individuals.  Children and pets are most likely to be impacted, but extended family members can…
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Domestic violence is a monstrous societal issue that has never been given the much needed attention that it deserves. The world’s most powerful man too had his fair share of this vice. President barrack Obama has citations in his book…
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Domestic violence is wrought with much destruction during and after the abuse is gone. Children live in a war zone; they can and most likely will suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as well as learning this behavior. They…
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An abusive relationship can involve physical, emotional and sexual abuse and for those looking from the outside they often question why the victim does not just walk away.  The answer to this question is that there is no simple answer…
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Domestic violence has become a byword in many chaotic societies. It causes a lot of troubles to government authorities, lawmakers and judges. Even if its nature and jurisdiction are based on family affair, it extends its problematic effects to schools, churches…
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As a victim’s advocate within the movement to end domestic, sexual, stalking and dating violence, I often receive calls from concerned family and friends of victims who want to know how they can best support their loved one. While advocacy…
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Obviously, you need to get out of any abusive relationship as quickly as possible, but you need to have a plan, and be careful! A lot of abusers will quietly convince their victim’s friends and family that they’re just the…
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Violence in the domestic sphere is usually perpetrated by men who are, or who have been, in positions of trust and intimacy and respect – husbands, boyfriends, fathers, fathers-in-law, stepfathers, brothers, uncles etc. domestic violence is not confirmed to any…
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How do you deal with the emotional aftermath of leaving an abuser? Three years ago, a twenty-year-old mother of two young girls packed all of the necessary belongings for herself and her children, after having found unexplained bruises on her…
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Healing may take a while, but you’re already on the right track. You’ve taken the most important step. Realizing the relationship is toxic, and getting out is the first phase, in the healing process. You must take some time, and…
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Unlike physical abuse, there are no obvious signs that emotional abuse has taken place.  The bruises, pain and scar tissue are internal. Like all forms of abuse, it is during infancy and early childhood when the greatest damage is done. …
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Is Domestic Violence a Big Problem in India? Ashamedly, domestic violence is on the rise everywhere, but one of the worst scenarios lies in the country on India. Here is a land where Male dominance has been part of their…
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As a psychotherapist, I have over the past twenty years worked with many people who have been victims of abuse of all kinds. What is tragic is that these early abusive relationships have profound effect on the subsequent development of…
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How do you know if a friend or family member is being subjected to emotional abuse?  Could you be a victim of emotional abuse? If your answer(s) might be “yes” to any of these questions or if you even suspect…
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Emotional abuse is any abuse that isn’t physical. Many women believe that because their partner doesn’t physically harm them that it isn’t abuse. This is one of the main reasons that emotional abuse is so widespread. It is very easy…
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There is no way to see a batterer coming. They do not wear signs that say, “Beware of me; I abuse my partners,” or take out ads that read, “White, male batterer seeks submissive white female.” They aren’t more likely…
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An abuser is likely to be too clever to use force on his victims. He may prefer to seduce children gradually. He alway begins by selecting a target, often a child who seems vulnerable, trusting and easy to control. Next…
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People often question why women who are the victims of domestic violence tolerate abuse from their partners, and why they continue to remain in relationships in which physical, emotional, verbal, and even sexual abuse occur on a regular basis. In…
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Bad dreams and nightmares are extremely common after suffering from some form of abuse or any other traumatic experience. In many cases, the dreams and nightmares are a person’s psyche attempting to work through the emotional and mental scars that…
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It is sometimes difficult to tell if someone is being emotional abused because the signs are subtle when compared to other types of abuse. For example, there is no physical evidence; the bruises, scars, and damage is internal. The way…
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Abusive relationships are sadly common in western society. In some cases, the victim keeps going back to the abuser, trapped in a form of co-dependency. In others, the victim is financially unable to leave. Many victims, however, do not leave…
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