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 […]
Addiction Through the Eyes of a Survivor
Addiction through the eyes of a survivor of domestic violence is a unique perspective on the disease and offers survivors what they believe is an escape from the pain and suffering they have endured. Victims and Survivors of domestic violence are more likely to struggle with a wide range of issues while overcoming the trauma […]
Setting Healthy Boundaries
I’ve always been the type of person who loves helping others. Many times, this even meant saying yes to someone when I really wanted to say no. This meant pleasing too many people and not maintaining healthy boundaries. Has that happened to you, too? People-pleasing is an all too familiar occurrence in life. We cross […]
