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Taking a Spin Around the Power and Control Wheel 20 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
We recently debunked the myth that abuse can be described as a cycle. If we can’t describe it that way, is there a more accurate way to talk about abuse? Yes! It’s called The Duluth Model, and at it...
Is Abuse Really a ‘Cycle’? 15 Aug 2013 | 11:01 pm
We use many different words when we’re describing abuse: systematic, power, control, pattern, purposeful. One word we don’t use when talking about abusive relationships is cycle. This way of describi...
Clever Tips That May Keep You Safe 2 Aug 2013 | 10:43 pm
Situations that are difficult or frightening force us to think on our feet or think outside of the box to stay safe. It is during those tough, defining moments that the brain works in different and cl...
Party With Celebs. Prevent Abuse. How to Win Tickets to MTV VMAs 2 Aug 2013 | 02:34 am
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and more. These are just a few of the stars gracing the stage at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards — an...
From Your Home to the Workplace: Know Your Rights 30 Jul 2013 | 01:06 am
Leaving an abusive relationship or having just left one can be an extremely difficult time, made even more complicated by the concerns that come with your work and home. Thankfully there are laws in p...
Pregnancy and Abuse: How to Stay Safe for Your 9 Months 23 Jul 2013 | 12:00 pm
Pregnancy is a time of change. If you’re pregnant, your life — and your body — starts taking on a new shape as you prepare to bring a little person into the world. Pregnancy can be full of excitement ...
From “Broken” Condoms to Pill Tampering: The Realities of Reproductive Coercion 18 Jul 2013 | 11:09 pm
In season one of “Desperate Housewives,” the couple Carlos and Gaby can’t agree on whether or not they should have a baby. Carlos, anxious to start a family, replaces Gaby’s birth control with sugar p...
Getting Digital to End Abuse 16 Jul 2013 | 08:38 pm
In light of the recent tragedies that occurred in Steubenville, Ohio, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, it’s easy to feel like tech and social media is causing more problems than inspiring good. While ther...
Get Back Your Green: Tips for Economic Recovery After Abuse 11 Jul 2013 | 11:48 pm
“Money makes the world go round.” If you’ve ever struggled with money, you know the truth behind that frustrating saying. Financial issues can make you feel stuck, like your whole world is on hold. Fo...
When Money Becomes a Form of Power and Control 9 Jul 2013 | 09:30 pm
Imagine getting an allowance when you were a young kid. Maybe you’d get a dollar or two every week — you’d hide it away to save up for something big, or you’d feverishly rush to the store and spend it...
