What Does Abuse Look Like?
"I've never laid a hand on her! Don't you dare stand here, in my house, and accuse me of such a thing! You're my...
Can The Abuser Change?
Very often, we focus on survivors of violence and abuse. However, no one ever thinks of what happens to the perpetrators except for the fact...
Why Lie About It?
There's a well-known kids' story from Aesop's Fables. It's called The Boy Who Cried Wolf and it has been used through the ages as...
Why Do Women Stay?
We often find ourselves asking, "Why do women stay in abusive relationships?" or "Why don't they leave?" These types of questions - whether it's intentional...
I want to leave but where do I go?
People who have suffered abuse often live in a constant, paralyzing fear, and because of the bond established between them and the person who's...
Do Only Women Get Abused?
Last weekend, I watched a horrifying video. In all honesty, a part of me regrets watching it and I've been battling to erase the...
How Bad Is The Problem?
We're not here to discuss whether or not there is a problem. That part is clear and should be taken as read. We live...
How Do I Protect My Children?
Sometimes parents, especially mothers, feel a sense of helplessness and don’t know if they can protect their kids from harm. What can parents do...
Am I Alone?
More often than not, victims of abuse feel they deserve every bit of pain and humiliation they have suffered at the hands of their...
Who Do I Talk To?
The fact that so many women and their children are abused are beyond shocking. The more statistics I gobble up, the worse everything seems,...