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8 Signs A Loved One Might Be In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship

8 Signs A Loved One Might Be In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Emotional abuse, unlike physical abuse, can be so subtle and insidious that friends, family and even the victims themselves may not recognize the toxic dynamics at play. At first, the emotionally abusive partner may act in ways that appear loving and attentive on the surface — all part of the “grooming process” to win over the victim. But this period doesn’t last long: Soon, the perpetrator …

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Stop Shaming Victims of Sexual Assault for Not Reporting

Stop Shaming Victims of Sexual Assault for Not Reporting

Being sexually assaulted in one of the most shame-inducing traumas that a person can experience. So it is understandable that victims don’t need to be further shamed by being shamed for not reporting the crime. And yet, that is exactly what happens whenever we hear, for the first time, about a sexual assault that occurred months or years ago. “Why didn’t she report it before?” we ask. “Why didn’t she come forward a long time ago, right after it happened?”

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Why didn’t you report? Shame, shame, shame

Why didn’t you report? Shame, shame, shame

Beverly Engel contributes to the discussions on USA Today A lawyer who had represented a second woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh of a long-ago sexual assault said Tuesday she stands by her account and...

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Why Victims Are Reluctant to Report Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

Why Victims Are Reluctant to Report Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

Why more women don’t report sexual assaults: A survivor speaks out. – “Victims are often too ashamed to come forward. Sexual assault is a very humiliating and dehumanizing act against someone. The person really feels invaded and defiled, and there is a lot of shame attached to that,” Engel told ABC News.

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7 Toxic Habits Of Emotionally Abusive Partners

7 Toxic Habits Of Emotionally Abusive Partners

The scars left by emotional abuse may not be visible to the eye, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less painful to endure. While physical abuse is easy to recognize, emotional abuse can be less obvious. It’s crucial to know what to look for, whether you’re the victim or a family member or friend of someone who’s…

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Sava Brooks Interview with Beverly

Sava Brooks Interview with Beverly

Take Your Power Back Interview Summit Sava Broooks has been on the healing journey for twenty years and is very passionate about helping survivors. Sava helps those suffering from childhood abuse...

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Love & Sex on the Radio

Love & Sex on the Radio

Beverly will be on Devi Ward’s Better Love and Sex Show Thursday February 13th from 7-8 PM Pacific time Live interview—call in number 1-877-230-3062 Contact Talk Radio Network Internet Talk Radio...

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