When most people hear the word “abuse,” they think of bruises, shouting, or threats. Very few think of scripture, sermons, or prayers. But for countless women, religion itself has been weaponized against them. Religious and spiritual abuse happens when a
One of the most confusing terms you’ll ever hear in the domestic violence space is “reactive abuse.” Some people think it means when the abuser “reacts” out of his own trauma. Others think it means “mutual abuse” – that both
People love to say, “Why don’t you just leave?” As if walking out the door magically makes the abuse stop. But anyone who’s lived it knows the truth: leaving doesn’t end the abuse, it changes the form. Sometimes, it escalates
When most people think about abuse, they picture physical or verbal attacks. But one of the most powerful and common tools abusive men use isn’t fists or insults – it’s money. Financial abuse shows up in nearly every abusive relationship,
When people think of abuse, they often picture physical violence. But words can be violent too. Verbal abuse is one of the most common – and most underestimated – forms of abuse in relationships. It doesn’t leave bruises, but it
When people think of abuse, they usually imagine something physical. Bruises, broken bones, shouting matches. But what about the kind of abuse that leaves no visible mark – the kind that destabilizes your mind, makes you question your own reality,
None of these need violence to count. The absence of a clear yes is a no, and abusers know exactly how to blur those lines. Why Women Don’t Realize It’s Abuse So many survivors tell themselves: “I didn’t say no
If you’re heading into family court, there’s something you need to hear—your ego can destroy your case. Yes, the system is broken. Yes, family court often fails women, survivors, and protective parents. But the biggest threat to your success? It’s
If you’ve ever been hurt by someone who then turned it around and acted like you were the problem, you’re not alone. This isn’t love. This isn’t accountability. It’s manipulation—and it’s a red flag you can’t afford to ignore. Here’s
When you focus on how much you “love” your abusive spouse you lose sight of two important things: Love doesn’t hurt. you don’t love them but it feels like love. It’s called Trauma Bond. You can refocus your thoughts onto something