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Do you wonder if you’re being abused?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 8, 2012

Are you sometimes scared of your partner? Does he try to stop you from seeing family or friends? Has being with this person lowered how you feel about yourself? Are you worried about saying ‘no’ or expressing your opinion? All of these signs and more suggest that your partner is abusing you.

Sometimes a man’s manipulation can be so subtle that you might not realize you’re being abused – you might just feel really hurt and confused. If you think any of these signs apply to you, we hope you will keep reading this website. You need and deserve all the helpful support and information you can get.

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Am I Codependent?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 14, 2012May 31, 2013

The term “codependent” has its origin in the AA movement. The idea is that someone who lives with an alcoholic or drug addict often ends up developing an unhealthy dependence on the substance user. We think there are a lot of problems with this term and want to look at it critically. It is important…

Spring training event for therapists, transition house staff, advocates and other helping professionals

ByKaren McAndless-Davis February 24, 2021February 25, 2021

We are excited to open registration today for a special spring training event for therapists, transition house staff, advocates and other helping professionals.

How can you be a good support to a woman who has experienced abuse?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 12, 2012October 12, 2012

#1 Make her safety (emotional and physical) the priority. Don’t do anything without her explicit permission. Without meaning to, you could make the situation worse or put her at risk for harm. Ask her what you can do that would be helpful to her. Being a listening ear is very helpful and may be all…

Am I Being Abused?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis September 27, 2012November 3, 2019

Karen McAndless-Davis talks about how difficult it is to even consider if you are experiencing abuse. She also touches on the different forms of abuse: emotional, verbal, social, financial etc. This video is designed particularly for women who have experienced abuse.

Can Women Stop the Abuse?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 6, 2012June 4, 2013

Friends, family and professionals often assume that women have some ability to stop abuse. Some people will suggest that a woman should just “stand up” to her partner and put out a clear “boundary”. (This is very likely to end in an assault of some kind.) Or women are told to be more accommodating and…

Are you being hurt by your partner but don’t think it is “abuse”?

ByKaren McAndless-Davis October 11, 2012

Many women find it hard to imagine that their partners are abusing them. Part of the struggle has to do with the negative stereotype our society has of ‘battered women’ and ‘abusive men’. If neither you nor your partner fit the stereotype, it may be difficult to imagine that you’re actually being abused. Women who…

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