Interview with Danielle Smith, 770 Radio Calgary
In 2016 Danielle Smith, with Newstalk 770 on the AM dial, interviewed us about our 3rd edition…
Jill and Karen, on What She Said
The When Love Hurts team was recently on What She Said and we had a great time with Kate Wheeler…
Interview with Ward and Al
Our interview with Allison Dore and Arthur Simeon on Ward and Al…
Why I Stayed
Our society believes that if you are being abused by your partner, you should leave – right away. But this is not women’s experience. Leaving a relationship, where there has been abuse, is practically and emotionally very complex. There is no “easy” solution when it comes to abuse. Whether you are living with your partner …
New Resources for Women Impacted by Abuse
Media release: October 10, 2012 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As we apprach mid month, it is important to consider that one in four women will experience partner violence in their lifetime. Terrorized in their own home, ridiculed for their opinions, or forbidden to buy a cup of coffee: these are some of the …
New Resources for Women Impacted by Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As we approach mid month, it is important to consider that one in four women will experience partner violence in their lifetime. Terrorized in their own home, ridiculed for their opinions, or forbidden to buy a cup of coffee: these are some of the scenarios that Jill Cory and …
The Many Forms of Abuse
I was abused by my husband for the entirety of our 12 year relationship. It took me 12 years to put a name to this crazy behaviour, because this abuse did not take the form of physical blows. It started off subtly with mindgames, teasing. He found it funny to see me get upset, so …
A Survivor’s Story
As I share my story of resilience with you, I will include the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspects as it pertains to me. My hope in writing my story is that the victim of abuse will not feel alone in her journey and that she can know that she can reach up and successfully …
Stories of abuse and survival
In this audio recording, Karen and three survivors of abuse talk about the reality and impact of abuse in marriage. The speakers touch on some of the different types of abuse – verbal, emotional, financial, and spiritual. They speak to the devastating impact that abuse has on the lives of women and their children. This …
We are equals…
For more good information and resources on women’s equality: http://www.weareequals.org/