If you have been in an abusive relationship in the past, memories of that relationship will likely stay with you for the rest of your life. Experiencing… Read more “Learning to process the trauma of abuse”
Category: Practical advice
What is FGM and how does it link to other forms of violence against women?
FGM stands for female genital mutilation, and refers to the practice of partially or totally removing external female genitalia. FGM is most commonly performed in specific countries… Read more “What is FGM and how does it link to other forms of violence against women?”
How to discuss violence against women when speaking to children
Many people shy away from the idea of talking to children about violence against women and, in particular, intimate partner violence affecting women. Abuse and violence are… Read more “How to discuss violence against women when speaking to children”
What does the term ‘narcissistic abuse’ mean?
Narcissistic abuse is a term which refers not to a specific type of domestic abuse but to domestic abuse perpetrated by an abuser with narcissistic personality disorder… Read more “What does the term ‘narcissistic abuse’ mean?”
What are the best ways to help someone whom you suspect might be in an abusive relationship?
You may be in the position of knowing someone whom you suspect is in an abusive relationship. Being in this situation is not easy, as knowing how… Read more “What are the best ways to help someone whom you suspect might be in an abusive relationship?”
How does tech-related abuse happen?
Tech-related abuse may seem like a relatively new phenomenon in the world of violence against women. After all, it has only been in the past ten or… Read more “How does tech-related abuse happen?”
What is economic abuse?
Economic and financial abuse are both types of abuse that often form part of a pattern of coercive control. These abusive behaviours are rarely found in isolation,… Read more “What is economic abuse?”
What is honour based abuse?
Honour-based abuse is a type of abuse individuals may face for a perceived violation of the ‘honour’ and ‘shame’ codes of a particular society or community. It… Read more “What is honour based abuse?”
A closer look at gaslighting
Many people experiencing emotional abuse are likely to also experience the phenomenon of gaslighting. I’ve talked about this before, but I now want to discuss it in… Read more “A closer look at gaslighting”
Five signs to watch out for that could signify an emotionally abusive relationship
I’ve previously talked about the case of Hannah Clarke, an Australian woman killed by her partner Rowan Baxter along with her three children in 2020. Prior to… Read more “Five signs to watch out for that could signify an emotionally abusive relationship”
This Violence is not a Tragedy 