Wings for Justice
Educates and encourages survivors to help them protect their children's constitutional rights in the family court system.
by Susan I saw a T-shirt that other day that said, \”Domestic violence only ends when you leave.\” If only that were true. It\’s easy to think that the woman is free to leave at any time, and therefore she is choosing to be abused by staying. The reality is quite different. Ending an abusive …
By Cathy Meyer, Divorce Support Expert @ about.com Updated January 12, 2016. If you have known someone in an abusive marriage, I\’m sure you\’ve wondered why they stay. What motivates a person to stay in a relationship that causes them emotional and physical pain? It\’s puzzling and hard to imagine but there are reasons. Reasons …
This chart illustrates the cycle an abuser exercises over their victim. Remember, the heart of abuse starts with the abuser’s own core. Once the abuser is able to exercising their power and control over a victim, it gradually escalates to emotional and verbal abuse. Once a victim is emotionally beaten down by the abuser, the abuser may escalate …
“Nothing is more damaging to your confidence and self-esteem than being in an emotionally abusive relationship.\” \”Unlike physical abuse which rears its ugly head in dramatic outbursts, emotional abuse can be more insidious and elusive. In some cases, neither the abuser nor the victim are fully aware it’s happening. The most obvious scenario for emotional …
