Keeping Your Head Down During the Holidays.
Most likely, if you’re already in a difficult relationship, and you may even acknowledge it as abusive, you’ll “just be trying to stay small” throughout the holidays. Are you aware that all-cause abuse increases during the major fall and winter holidays? And, just to be clear, I’m including Super Bowl Sunday that “concludes” the “dangerous […]
The Complex Interplay of Domestic Violence, Addiction within the Military
By Tara Woodlee Domestic violence within the military is a complex and distressing issue that affects service members and their families. It is important to approach this topic with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by victims and the impact of reporting on military personnel. Understanding Domestic Violence in the Military: Domestic violence […]
“Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence in the Military and Finding Hope”
Domestic violence within the military is a complex and distressing issue that affects service members and their families. It is important to approach this topic with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by victims and the impact of reporting on military personnel. Understanding Domestic Violence in the Military: Domestic violence in the military […]
Recognizing the Signs of Sexual Narcissism in Relationships
In the realm of sexual behaviors, it’s important to be vigilant for specific indicators. Sexual narcissists have a tendency to initiate intimate relationships using their charm, a barrage of flattering remarks, and an overflow of affection. These individuals may accelerate the pace of sexual intimacy, often going to great extremes to prioritize their partner’s satisfaction […]
A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Bruising
Seeing your bruises then feeling the subsequent mixture of anger, frustration, guilt, numbness, weakness, and self-blame. You might be getting no sleep or easily startled all the time. You feel alone or that people won’t understand. Bruising is one of the most common injuries among abused people. Victims will try to dismiss their bruising to […]
Once is Too Many Times
Most relationships don’t start off with physical abuse. Often the first sign is subtly controlling behavior. Maybe calling and texting you many times throughout the day. Not allowing you to go out with your friends alone. Always demanding a reply to questions or texts right away. This can make us anxious, but we brush it […]
