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How Abusers Use Manipulation and Control the Family Unit
Abuse within a family is often much more than physical violence. It’s a complex system of manipulation and control that affects every member of the household, even if only one person is being…
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Suppressing Memories and Emotions as a Child
Childhood should be a time of exploration, wonder, and growth. However, for children living in abusive home environments, the opposite is often true. To survive overwhelming circumstances, children may learn that suppressing their…
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What Happens When a Child Fears an Abusive Parent
Parenting is one of the most significant responsibilities a person can undertake. A parent’s role is to nurture, protect, and guide their child, so what happens when a child fears an abusive parent?…
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Child Neglect
While much attention of domestic violence is given to the immediate victims of abuse, often a partner or spouse (in some cases the children), the collateral damage experienced by children in these environments…
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A child’s understanding of domestic violence.
When I sat down to write this article, I intended to share research information that I have read over the years. However, over the years the more I have read the more I…
