Abusive Relationship

The Cycle of Abusive Relationships

Joseph Rauch | Posted 05.22.2012

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Joseph Rauch

Being abused as a child is unfortunate but does not doom one to add chapters onto the history of abuse if the pattern and logic of abusive behavior can be recognized and presented to the abuser and/or victim.

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Immigrants Need the Violence Against Women Act -- Let's Stop Blaming the Victims

Rep. Raul Grijalva | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Violence Against Women Act, Immigration Reform, Abuse, Relationship Abuse, Abusive Relationships, Immigration, Deportation, Abusive Relationship, Domestic Abuse, Immigration Law, Domestic Violence, Video, Politics News
Rep. Raul Grijalva

In the case of countless battered women across the country, the law exists not to protect them but to protect their abusers.

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The Truest Love Of All

Deborah Calla | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Abuse, Cancer, Love, Abusive Relationship, Self Help, Self Love, Inspiration, Healthy Living News
Deborah Calla

In all my trials, tribulations and daydreaming, I had never considered becoming a widow. None of the books and films I envied had that as an ending. I was faced with a choice: to embrace life or to let my aching heart dictate my existence.

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When It's Time to Leave Your Alcoholic Mate

Carole Bennett, MA | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carole Bennett, MA

When I decided to leave my husband because of his out-of-control addictive behavior, I spent what seemed to be a decade of sleepless nights pondering my decision.

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Bella Is a Lousy Role Model, but Do We Only Care Because She's a Girl?

Scott Mendelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Mendelson

What is worth noting is that all of these male characters are basically users and abusers of their friends, family, and lovers. Yet Bella is attacked in various circles because she allows herself to be abused and used.

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Abused Mother Seeks Education, Independence For Her Two Children

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: El Salvador, Homeless Prenatal Program, Lucia Duran, Fatima Duran, Domestic Violence, Abusive Relationship, Domestic Abuse, 12 Days 12 Cities 12 Families, Video, Impact News

This story is part of HuffPost Impact's 12 Days, 12 Cities, 12 Families series, highlighting Americans who have persevered to overcome incredible chal...

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