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Abuse Resources

Recognize it! Stop it! Recover!

Many women assume that if they're not being physically abused by their partner, then they're not being abused. That's not necessarily true. You may be in a relationship which is draining something from you — you might not have recognized that your partner has eroded your self-esteem and happiness.

What is Abuse?

Abuse is not simply physical violence, and it is not just a conflict between two people. It is a systematic pattern of behaviour used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including... [ Read More ]

How to Recognize Abuse

Many women assume that if they're not being physically abused by their partner, then they're not being abused. That's not necessarily true. You may be in a relationship which is draining something from you -- you might not have recognized that your partner has... [ Read More ]

Are you being abused?

Think about how you are being treated and how you treat your partner. Remember, when one person scares, hurts or continually puts down the other person, it's abuse! [ Read More ]

Useful Books

Below is a list of books that you may find helpful. You should have access to any of these at your local library.

INVISIBLE SCARS How to stop, change or end it. — by Catharine Dowda, M.Ed, LPC

EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You — by Susan Forward

BUT HE SAYS HE LOVES ME How to Avoid Being Trapped in a Manipulative Relationship — by Dina L. McMillan, PhD

TRAUMA and RECOVER The Aftermath of Violence from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror — by Judith Herman, MD

Useful Information

• Eight Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation
• Protecting Yourself and Escaping From Domestic Violence
• Protect Yourself Against Violence or Abuse