Education is the first step to freedom from family trauma!

Feb 24
2 min

The Mask of Strength: Exploring the Impact of Emotion Suppression on Mental Health and Well-being

I'm studying to be a dharma teacher (Buddhist teacher, kind of like a Christian chaplain). Our teacher has broken us down into cohorts of...

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Feb 23
2 min

The (Un)Certainties of Domestic Violence

There are a lot of unknowns and uncertainties today. Just look at the things that are studied by quantum mechanics (e.g., the way in...

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Dec 13, 2023
2 min

Merry Christmas... Or is it?

Christmas is here. I can barely believe that this year is over. It’s been a hellish one for me, not as a domestic abuse victim advocate...

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Jul 2, 2023
2 min

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Child Neglect

When a caregiver denies a child's basic needs (e.g., supervision, health care, clothing, housing, emotional needs), it's known as child...

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Jun 19, 2023
3 min

Parents, Guard Your Children From Abuse

Children who experience abuse as children begin to believe that the abuse is "normal." Children who receive abusive love from their...

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Jun 9, 2023
1 min

Tina Turner: Abuse Survivor

Well many people know Tina Turner as an iconic Rock star, they don't know her as Anna Mae. They also don't know the story behind the...

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May 19, 2023
3 min

What causes domestic violence?

Being injured by a spouse or intimate partner can be incredibly perplexing and traumatic for victims of domestic abuse. People from...

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May 4, 2023
3 min

What are the common characteristics of domestic violence abusers?

Domestic violence abusers are skilled manipulators. Because abusers typically reserve their worst behavior for private moments with their...

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Apr 16, 2023
3 min

Who is most likely to become domestic violence victims?

Anyone can become a domestic violence victim. It's important to recognize the signs of abuse and have a safety plan in place since it can...

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Apr 11, 2023
2 min

What does domestic violence mean?

Victims of domestic violence often suffer from physical, emotional, and psychological trauma, which can have long-lasting effects on...

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Mar 16, 2023
3 min

Why People Perpetrate Family Trauma (Part 3)

Throughout this series, we’ve spoken a lot about what leads the perpetrators of family trauma to lash out against their families. While...

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Mar 9, 2023
3 min

Why People Perpetrate Family Trauma (Part 2)

As I discussed in the first part of this series regarding reasons why people abuse their partner, there are numerous causes for it. This...

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Feb 19, 2023
2 min

"You're so stupid!" - "No, you're a narcicist."

In working through my chaplaincy course this morning I was reading about a couple who came in for counseling because the husband kept...

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Feb 9, 2023
3 min

Common Causes of Domestic Violence

When you’ve witnessed a family that’s been destroyed by domestic violence, you’ll find yourself wondering how someone could act that way....

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Jan 7, 2023
1 min

My Hopes for This Site

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about family trauma including child abuse and domestic violence. Everything you need to know is right here!

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