A Mother’s Nightmare: Jourdon’s Story Part 1
By Sunny Lim Jourdon Bryant met Richard Sherrets late summer of 2015. After the first meeting, the Ocala couple’s relationship developed quickly. Soon after, the relationship escalated to violence toward Jourdon. The National Domestic Violence Hotline reported that 24.3 percent of women and 13.8 percent of men ages 18 and older in the United States […]
But It’s Not Abuse: Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship
Many times, we hear about abusive relationships and how horrible they truly are, but there are also unhealthy relationships. Unhealthy relationships do not have to be abusive, but there are many reasons why you should still leave a bad relationship. Everyone deserves to be in a healthy and happy relationship, which is why you should […]
“Why Don’t You Just Leave?” The Dangers of Leaving and Why You Should Have a Safety Plan
No matter how many gains we make in the fight against domestic violence, victims and survivors alike cannot seem to escape one of the most troublesome questions they face when disclosing abuse: “Why don’t you just leave?” This question reveals the very real lack of awareness regarding the dangers victims and survivors of domestic violence […]
The Importance of Healing
By Jenn Rockefeller The healing journey following domestic violence can be a daunting one. Survivors often don’t know where to start or what to do. Some survivors think they will be healed when they leave their situations, but that’s only the first step. Healing takes considerable time and effort. Here we will discuss the importance […]
Ending Unhealthy Relationships
No relationship is perfect There is no such thing as the “perfect relationship.” Human beings by nature are imperfect, and their relationships are the same. Subject to occasional mood swings, clashes in personality, priorities, misunderstandings, and external stressors. However, arguments or disagreements that occur within healthy relationships are isolated incidents. When they happen in unhealthy […]
The Truth on Narcissism and NPD
When words are used too often and incorrectly, the true meaning of that word can be misunderstood. Take the word “narcissistic,” for example. When working in domestic violence advocacy, the word “narcissistic” is often thrown around when describing abusers. While it is true that abusers and people in general focus on themselves and behave selfishly, […]