Domestic Violence

Whenever a celebrity or someone else in the public eye accuses their spouse of abuse and leaves their marriage, it’s a common response for people to ask why the abuse victim didn’t leave sooner. These people are often honestly confused -- having never been through...

Every so often, you hear stories about adults who suddenly begin to remember being subjected to some sort of abuse when they were younger. You may find yourself wondering how this can possibly happen. If something so traumatic occurred when the person was a child,...

Sometimes, everyone can see what is going on in your relationship except you. One of the things that abusive spouses excel at is convincing you that their actions toward you are normal, or that you deserve to be treated in this way. Here are some telltale signs that...

To those on the outside, leaving an abusive relationship often seems like an easy and obvious thing to do. Those who are trapped in such a relationship, however, know just how complex and difficult it can be. It’s not as simple as just packing up one day and moving to...

“Just leave him.” It’s what they always say when they spot the bruise on your arm or notice the hastily applied make-up on your cheek. If only it were that easy. Your friends are right; you do need to get out of your abusive relationship. Domestic violence is not...

If you have been victimized by domestic violence, you may seek ways to cut yourself off from your abuser. You could decide that simply leaving the home and the relationship is not enough. You want a no-contact order so that they cannot be around you at all. While this...

Getting yourself out of an abusive situation can be challenging. Many obstacles can make you feel trapped in the relationship. Many people feel this way and try multiple times to leave the relationship. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, people...