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Accountability Process for Abusers

Holding Abusers Accountable While Maintaining Safety For Victims: The Accountability Model of Courage

Abuse is always a choice, and it is never the victim’s fault. This is essential for anyone to know who is responding to or working with an abuser. Abusers often blame the victim for their ...

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Excitement Quickly Turned Into Confusion

Excitement Quickly Turned Into Confusion: By Tobey

We are grateful to our friend “Tobey” for sharing her story about the workplace abuse she experienced. Many of us know what it feels like to be gaslit by a friend or lover, but how ...

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Gaslighting Overused

Gaslighting is Often Misused: The Overuse of Gaslighting Explained

Most people are familiar with the term “gaslighting,” but how many really know what it means?  Our guess is relatively few do.  The term gaslighting is often misused because it isn’t understood and is not ...

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Is It My Fault I Was Abused? Learn Why ‘No’ Is the True Answer

You’ve been the victim of abuse—and now, you’re wondering if it was actually your fault.  You’ve spent hours, days, weeks—maybe even years tipping back and forth between two contrasting thought processes:  I deserve better than ...

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Can Abusers Change?

Can Abusers Change? 5 Almost Impossible Obstacles Explained

​A common question victims of domestic abuse ask is whether or not an abuser can change. In this article, we will explore this question by discussing the psychological and emotional profile of an abuser, whether ...

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Healing from Emotional Abuse: 5 Essential Steps to Fully Recover

If you have experienced any form of emotional abuse – whether from a family member, friend, or romantic partner – it can be hard to imagine healing is possible. You may have even resigned yourself ...

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