Objectively, we all know that victims of abuse deserve nothing but compassion and understanding. Many of those you know will be abuse victims and survivors, but not… Read more “Why do victims of abuse so often feel shame and experience stigma?”
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”
Child’s play: how the games young children play can have a negative impact on gender relations
When I was just five, a boy in my class at school called Jamie decided, quite suddenly, that he was going to make it his year’s mission… Read more “Child’s play: how the games young children play can have a negative impact on gender relations”
Anybody can be an abuser…here’s why
Even card-carrying feminists can fall into patterns of abusive behaviour. One of the things that most irks me when it comes to conversations around domestic violence is… Read more “Anybody can be an abuser…here’s why”
Why are younger women most vulnerable to abuse?
There are clear trends which show that younger women are most likely to be abuse victims – why is this? UK statistics show us that violence against… Read more “Why are younger women most vulnerable to abuse?”
Three dangerous stereotypes about men that perpetuate unhealthy relationships
‘Toxic masculinity’ is society’s invention. We need to recognise the things we do that promote it. When we talk about systemic violence against women, we often consider… Read more “Three dangerous stereotypes about men that perpetuate unhealthy relationships”
‘Why didn’t she just leave him?’: five reasons women don’t ‘just leave’ abusive relationships
It really isn’t a question of just getting up and walking out One refrain I hear very often in response to the subject of women who have… Read more “‘Why didn’t she just leave him?’: five reasons women don’t ‘just leave’ abusive relationships”
Three books that normalise unhealthy relationships
Prepare to be shocked at some of the unhealthy ideals you never realised you bought into. Popular culture throughout the ages has done much damage to our… Read more “Three books that normalise unhealthy relationships”
Why has the pandemic sparked a rise in domestic abuse?
Examining the rise in domestic abuse as a result of lockdown actually tells us some important things about the way abusers operate. Two thirds of UK women… Read more “Why has the pandemic sparked a rise in domestic abuse?”
