The Ghost of Relationship Trauma: The Lingering Effects of Being in an Abusive Relationship

Relationship trauma. It lingers in the shadows. It comes out when you least expect it. It is the heavy leftover weight of the abusive relationship that some people carry around after the dust clears and the connection is over. Sometimes relationship trauma is triggered by a tone of voice, a look, or a string of […]

Steps to Handle Domestic Violence Among Teenagers

What are the steps to handle Domestic Violence among Teenagers? At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end. Christine Mason Miller Tweet Roughly 1.5 million high school boys and girls in the U.S. admit to being intentionally hit or physically harmed in the […]

Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community

Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community Domestic violence affects everyone regardless of race, class, economic status, gender, or sexuality. However, it is essential to look at domestic violence statistics and recognize where there may be a lack of resources or underreporting. Statistics Black women and Black men experience domestic violence at a […]

Teen Dating Violence – What It Looks Like And What We Can Do About It

Teen Dating Violence – What it Looks Like and What We Can Do About It Violence amongst teenage dating is a huge social issue that affects millions of young people around the world. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 12  U.S. high school students experienced dating violence – whether physical or sexual. […]

How Do You Survive An Attack Of Strangulation With A Narcissist?

Strangulation is an unfortunate reality for many women. Follow this guide to help survive an attack of strangulation and take steps to leave an abusive relationship. When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, […]

Facts Victims of Strangulation Need to Know

Strangulation in domestic abuse has only recently been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence: unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes. When domestic violence perpetrators choke (strangle) their victims, not only is this felonious assault, but it may be an attempted homicide. Strangulation is an ultimate form of […]