Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 06:37

Intersection of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
by Teresia Smith

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to talk about the intersection of sexual assault and domestic violence. The APA Task Force on Violence and the Family defined domestic violence as “ a pattern of abusive behaviors including a wide range of physical, sexual, and psychological maltreatment used by one person in an intimate relationship against another to gain power unfairly or maintain that person’s misuse of power, control, and authority. It can either result or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, psychological harm, mal-development, or even death.”

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:28

Back to Basics: What is Domestic Violence?
by Rebecca Hieronymi

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I being abused?” or maybe a close family member or friend has raised concerns about how your partner is treating you. Many people find it difficult to recognize abuse when it doesn’t manifest as physical violence. It is hard to accept that the person you love and trust most in the world would manipulate you, control, and harm you over and over again. Recognizing abusive tactics and accepting it’s happening are necessary to ending the abuse however. Generally, there are 5 main types of abuse and they often overlap and meld together.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 09:11

Domestic Violence: A Family Pattern
by Teresia Smith

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year we use the month of October to shine a spotlight on this continuing issue. Domestic violence happens to someone every day. The national theme this year is “Every1 Knows Some1” and statistics back that up. Break the Cycle shares these statistics:

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 07 October 2024 11:18

Who Am I Now?
by Teresia Smith

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, where we work to shine a spotlight on the issue of domestic violence. There’s an unquestionable reality that survivors of abuse and domestic violence share: although they came out alive, they did not come out the same. Abuse changes a person.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 30 September 2024 07:29

Are You an Emotional Stuffer?
by Teresia Smith

Emotions are a part of being human, but learning how to effectively handle strong feelings is challenging. How many times have you received the following poor advice when you are hurting? “Don’t cry over it.” “Don’t let them get to you.” “Just get over it and move on.”