My husband abused me religiously, sexually, mentally, emotionally, verbally and physically. His whole family abused me and pulled my hair. He would He threw me on the bed, on the floor and against the wall. His sisters told him to beat me but to make sure that my body would not get any marks. He …
By Jasmine, SURVIVOR I am from my dead father Who wanted to make me a lawyer I am from his prayers and hopes about his ‘son’ I am from my loving grandmom And from hugs and kisses, I am from prayer and recitations And from a dark and lonely house I am from a strict …
Written by: Donna, SURVIVOR It makes me sad when you scream at me I try to figure out what makes you angry The challenge I take up most of my life Today I felt helpless, where are you? I am being ignored and left to die I have been talking in my mind – My …
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If you know anyone who is being abused: Know the facts about woman abuse Assure her that you believe her story Listen and let her talk about her feelings Do not judge or give advice Talk to her about her opinions Physical safety is the first priority. If you believe she is in danger, tell …
Ask yourself these questions: Do you feel nervous around them? Are you scared of disagreeing with them? Do they criticize, or humiliate you in front of other people? Are they always checking up on you or questioning what you do without them and who you spend your time with? Do they repeatedly and wrongly accuse …
Children and youth are greatly impacted by violence in the home. Not only are they undergoing the regular physiological, mental and emotional changes of growing up, but they are experiencing all of these things while being surrounded by violence. Imagine trying to succeed in school, fit in with others, feel good about yourself and feel …
It is important to note that abuse comes in many different forms, such as: Physical Abuse – Can involve slapping, punching, kicking, biting, shoving, choking, or using a weapon or other object to threaten or injure. Psychological Abuse – Can include excessive jealousy and attempts to control the partner’s time, their activities, even how they …
Partner assault is an attempt to control the behaviour of a spouse, common-law partner or girlfriend. It is a misuse of power which uses the bonds of intimacy, trust and dependency to make the woman unequal, powerless and unsafe. Woman abuse can often include threats or action. The abuser can be a husband, common-law partner, …