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 232 min read
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...
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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...
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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...
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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...
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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...
May 19, 20233 min read
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...
May 4, 20233 min read
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...
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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...
Apr 11, 20232 min read
What does domestic violence mean?
Victims of domestic violence often suffer from physical, emotional, and psychological trauma, which can have long-lasting effects on...
Mar 16, 20233 min read
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...
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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...
Feb 19, 20232 min read
"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...
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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....
Jan 7, 20231 min read
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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