A Few Characteristics of Emotionally Abusive Men It can be extremely difficult to recognize abuse, especially when one is blinded by love and forgiveness. While being sympathetic and agreeable are great aspects to a healthy relationship, sometimes it becomes easy to get stuck in a situation where you realize you just aren’t happy anymore but [...]
A Few Characteristics of Emotionally Abusive Women Society usually portrays women as the victims when it comes to any form of abuse, so many find it hard to believe just how emotionally abusive women can be. There is a big difference between arguments here and there and someone constantly putting you down in your relationship. [...]
Dealing With A Verbally Abusive Relationship Oftentimes, people are quick to assume that a verbally abusive relationship isn’t as bad as a physically abusive one but verbal abuse can be just as harmful. Comparing different kinds of abuse is difficult because not only does abuse affect each individual differently but there are many forms of [...]
We’ve added another service to help people find support organizations locally. It’s our Online Web Directory and it works by entering your postcode, selecting the minimum/maximum distance preferred and organizations which provide support to victims of abuse would show up in the search results. You can click the ‘Find Support Near You tab’ on the [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More abuse Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough [...]
Women and men from all walks of life, have at some point in their lives either been a victim of abuse, or have known someone who is currently a victim of abuse or previously was a victim. In all cases of abuse, there is some control over the victim, and this explains the reason why [...]
Open publication – Free publishing – More violence Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough [...]
This post focuses on practical tips in handling disappointments and I sincerely hope it lifts the mood of someone currently going through a bitter experience. One important fact to note is: Find Support Organisations Near You 5 Miles 10 Miles 15 Miles 20 Miles 25 Miles Disclaimer
Open publication – Free publishing Download A Copy The Mutual Support Magazine is a collection of articles aimed at equipping people with useful information, tips and support skills as they live through or experience life after emotionally abusive relationships. It hopes that people would be enlightened through reading various articles and find enough strength to gain [...]
We are starting an online campaign from the 1st of May and it will run till the 31st of May 2012. The campaign will focus on creating awareness on the issues of emotional and domestic abuse. It‘s called Inspire Hope- Be A Voice. In addition to the campaign, we would also be publishing the [...]
Every minute in the United Kingdom, an incident of domestic violence is reported to the police. In the time it takes you to read this article, there’s a probability that at least one incident will have taken place. By the end of this week, two women will have been murdered by a current or ex- [...]
Abusive relationships can be very hard on people. It is quite easy to feel helpless and simply submit to the cycle of abuse. There are hotlines and support groups which offer aid to victims of abusive relationships and it’s important to get help as soon as possible. Please find below 10 reasons to get help [...]
Surviving after domestic abuse can be a very tough transition because it takes a terrible toll on a person. Although it can be very difficult, it’s important you try as much as possible to take care of yourself. Here are 6 suggestions to consider if you’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship. Realize that you [...]
Verbal abuse is one of the most serious forms of domestic abuse, defined by The Verbally Abusive Relationship (1992) author Patricia Evans as ‘a lie told to you or about you. Generally, verbal abuse defines people telling them what they are, what they think, their motives, and so forth.’ Although verbal abuse is sometimes taken [...]
Domestic abuse in any form can be devastating for a victim’s self-esteem. It is often this lack of self-esteem that stops the victim from seeking help and allows the situation to continue. This is why it is so important, whether you are currently in an abusive relationship or have been abused in the past, to [...]
Safe Planning in Abusive Relationships If you have made the decision to leave an emotionally abusive relationship, it’s important to plan your next move carefully. If your relationship is physically violent, you may have to leave in a hurry, so you must plan for this eventuality. It’s better to do this as soon as possible, [...]
Dealing with Loneliness Loneliness is a feeling that can arise even if a person is never physically alone. Rather than being about a simple lack of company, loneliness is really about the feeling of being misunderstood, disconnected from the people around, or not being valued enough. After an emotionally abusive relationship, many people will feel [...]
The Myths and Facts of Domestic Violence Unfortunately, the reality of domestic violence is far from what is portrayed by the media. For many years, domestic violence that was not committed by males against their female partners didn’t even have a name as it didn’t fit under the umbrella of ‘wife beating.’ Men often felt [...]
Domestic Violence Facts in the UK The effects of domestic violence go much further than only the physical and psychological effects suffered by victims. Society as a whole has to pay the cost too. Firstly, there is the cost of accommodating perpetrators of severe physical domestic violence in prison. This includes the cost of the [...]
How to Cope and Move Forward After Abuse The experience of domestic abuse can be truly life shattering. Afterwards, you will need to pick up the pieces both physically and mentally but with good self-care you can learn not just to cope and move forward, but also to build a better life for yourself and [...]
Ways to Help Men Going Through Domestic Violence Sometimes it isn’t easy to spot the signs of domestic abuse, especially if the victim is male. However, if your male friend or family member has been showing a lot of phantom injuries lately, domestic violence may be the cause. Remember that men are often particularly reluctant [...]
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Women The effects of domestic violence against women are far from being just physical. Abuse in relationships can have long-term emotional and psychological effects that can cause knock-on effects to almost every other area of their lives. It is worth considering, however, that a total of 46% of all [...]
Ways to Help Women Going Through Domestic Violence If you have a female friend or family member who you believe is showing the signs of domestic abuse, don’t just stand back and let it happen. There are many ways you can help them. Firstly, one of the main aspects of domestic violence in any form [...]
Ways to Help Children Going Through Domestic Violence Young children are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence than any other age category, and they are also more likely to develop future emotional and behavioural problems. Unfortunately, being a witness to or a victim of domestic violence at a young age can have a [...]
Useful Links And Numbers Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (Run in partnership between Women’s Aid & Refuge) Phone: 0808 2000 247 Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 Scotland Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800027 1234 Northern Ireland 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 0800 917 1414 Republic of Ireland Domestic Abuse Helpline: 1800 341 [...]
Useful Links And Numbers Childline: 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 / www.nspcc.org.uk Get Connected (16-25 year olds): 0808 808 4994 / www.getconnected.org.uk Find Support Organisations Near You 5 Miles 10 Miles 15 Miles 20 Miles 25 Miles Disclaimer
Useful Links And Numbers Organisations for men Men’s Advice Line Helpline: 0808 801 0327 The helpline is open Monday – Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk. If you are in immediate danger, dial 999 and speak to the police. The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing [...]
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Recent legislation has recognised that a child who witnesses domestic violence is effectively being abused too. This is now seen as ‘significant harm,’ due to the physical and psychological effects it can cause. Unfortunately, even very young children will be completely aware of abuse in relationships when it [...]
A Short Video On Domestic Violence Don’t Cover Up Patrick Stewart Speaks On Violence Against Women Male Victims Of Domestic Violence Find Support Organisations Near You 5 Miles 10 Miles 15 Miles 20 Miles 25 Miles Disclaimer
Useful Links And Numbers Domestic Violence Intervention Project, Provides a violence prevention programme for men and a woman’s support service for their partners and ex-partners Respect Tel: 0808 802 4040 (free from landlines and most mobiles) Monday to Friday 10am to 1 pm and 2pm to 5pm) E-mail: info@respectphoneline.org.uk Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk Respect Phoneline offers information and [...]
What is Domestic Violence? When we speak of domestic violence, the situation that first comes to mind is that of the one-sided violence against women that used to be referred to as ‘wife beating.’ However, the truth is that domestic violence can take many forms, and can be inflicted against any member of the family [...]
