Toxic Relationships

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Drawing the Line

Learn About the Signs & Effects of Emotional Abuse Abuse can be easier to identify when it leaves bruises or black eyes. But what about

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The Taming of the Toxic

Handling Toxic Family Members The manipulative aunt, the overbearing father, the passive-aggressive sibling – toxic family members can appear in many different forms, wreaking havoc

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What is Emotional Abuse?

Typically, when we think of an abusive relationship we think of physical violence. Yet, abuse comes in many forms and one of the most harmful

Breaking The Silence

How You Can Combat Sexual Assault Today Reducing and preventing sexual violence begins with five simple actions anyone can take. Sexual violence is not something

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Breaking the Cycle

How to Help Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse As men and women walk through grocery stores and pass one another on the street, it’s

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Dating Violence

The National Center for Victims of Crime defines dating violence as “controlling, abusive and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship.” It can include verbal, emotional,

Time to Walk Away?

5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship A toxic relationship, marked by abuse (physical or mental), extreme guilt, or unequal relationship control, can be present in

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Dating Violence & Teens

FAQs about Dating Violence & Teenagers These are frequently asked questions for Dr. Jill Murray, psychologist and author of numerous books on the topic of dating

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“But, I Love Him!”

Handling Signs of Domestic Abuse From high profile figures like Mindy McCready and Rihanna to potentially your neighbor, hundreds of thousands of women across this

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