Monthly Archives: October 2010
4 Essential Elements for a Healthy Relationship
Check out the fourth and final post on my series about domestic violence and abusive relationships. Rather than focus on unhealthy relationships, I use this post to share the four foundations for healthy relationships. Continue reading
Abusive Relationships: Why She Stays and How You Can Help Her Leave
Abusive and unhealthy relationships can be difficult to understand. Find out what makes women stay, how you can help them leave, and where they can go for help. Continue reading
Posted in Life Lessons, Relationship Goals
Tagged coercion, control, cycle of domestic violence, Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, domestic violence, emotional abuse, intimidation, IPV, isolation, jealousy, Laura's House, manipulation, power, threats, unhealthy relationships, women's shelter
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Quiz: Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
Think you or someone you know might be in an abusive relationship? Take the quiz and find out. Continue reading
Emotional Abuse Is Still Abuse: How to Help a Friend Who Is in an Unhealthy Relationship
Not a lot of attention is given to emotional abuse in relationships, but emotional abuse — like physical abuse — is still abuse, which is unacceptable. Learn more about my experience trying to help a friend out of an unhealthy relationship and how the cycle of domestic violence works. Continue reading
