Why do people abuse their partners or family members? What could cause a person to inflict harm on people they love? These are questions that anyone familiar with domestic violence…

When we think about domestic violence, we generally think of physical rather than emotional harm, because emotional wounds don’t leave a mark.  “There may be no physical bruises,” says Dr….

Anna Kendrick went on the Call Her Daddy podcast and discussed an abusive relationship she had endured. She spoke with candor and vulnerability about her experience, pointing out how discussions…

Self-care is often portrayed as luxurious vacations, trips to the spa, or expensive meals out. However, these methods aren’t always accessible to people experiencing abuse. Their partners may control their…

Thousands of people celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes this weekend. While most went as the usual superheroes, celebrities, athletes, and fictional characters – some chose to dress as…

Just two days before Liam Payne fell to his death in Argentina, his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, went on The Internet Is Dead podcast to discuss the abusive relationship she allegedly…

When you block an account on social media, it usually means that the blocked account can no longer see what you post. However, this is no longer the case on…

How does cultural identity impact a Hispanic victim’s journey to safety? Are there cultural messages about family, gender roles, and silence that can complicate leaving? To answer these questions, Maria…

“Can’t you take a joke?” “Why are you so sensitive?” “It’s just a prank, it isn’t hurting anyone.” These types of comments flood social media when the subject of insensitive…

Watching someone you care about suffer in an abusive relationship is heart-wrenching. “It’s like seeing parts of a jigsaw puzzle in fragments,” says Robin Hughes, Crisis Response Team (CRT) Manager…