Survivors, as well as those who work with them, will find my interview with Attorney Holly Slota from Pines Bach LLP in Madison, Wisconsin, informative. Those who contemplate leaving often feel fear about the unknown legal system, making an already complicated decision more difficult. Abusers often tell their partners information that is inaccurate because they want to manipulate or frighten them.
One of the most significant emotional injuries from intimate partner abuse is loss of self-esteem.
Allies are the first pearl in the necklace of insight, hope, and healing. Victims know the difference between an ally and someone who has an agenda.
The term “victim” does not identify who anyone is, nor does it reflect on their worth. It denotes what happened to them.
Acknowledging what we don’t know represents strength when we use our curiosity and “inner scientist” to learn about it
Intimate partner abuse survivors have one or more of the following experiences with their own anger. Actually, all but the first one are common for others as well. This blog will explore each type before talking about anger as a superpower.
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