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What to do if you’re being stalked

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More than one million people are thought to be victims of stalking every year, according to official estimates. While a majority of the victims are women, men face high rates too and the impact of stalking can be devastating. The law (in the UK) was changed to make stalking a specific crime six years ago. In […]

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After Abuse, the Possibility of “A Better Man”

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A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse. It also empowers audience members to play new roles in challenging domestic violence, whether it’s in their own relationships or as part of a broader movement for social change.  […]

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Domestic Violence and Mental Health

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It is now generally recognised that experiencing domestic violence and abuse is associated with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. These issues can make the abusive situation even worse, as the partner or ex-partner may make use a mental health diagnosis (for example, telling someone that they’re ‘mad’). It can also be difficult for […]

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People often stay in abusive relationships because of something called ‘trauma bonding’ — here are the signs it’s happening to you

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Those who have never been in an abusive relationship struggle to understand how people remain in one for so long. If somebody was mistreating you, “why did you stick around?” they ask. It starts with an off-hand comment here, or an insult there, but often victims brush these moments off. This is because abusive people […]

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We need to talk about male rape’: DR Congo survivor speaks out

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Stephen Kigoma was raped during the conflict in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He described his ordeal in an interview with the BBC’s Alice Muthengi, calling for more survivors to come forward. “I hid that I was a male rape survivor. I couldn’t open up – it’s a taboo,” he said. “As a man, […]

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Sri Lankan nun tireless in her pursuit for justice

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  Sister Christine Fernando has never been one for remaining within the confines of the walls of her convent. She regularly walks across the Sri Lankan city of Katunayake,  known for hundreds of garment factories. On her walks, Sister Fernando meets many women in need, including garment factory workers. The nun from the Sisters of Charity congregation is acutely […]

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Charlize Theron opens up again about her traumatic childhood

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Charlize Theron is known for her hard-as-nail roles in movies such as Mad Max and her most recent movie – Atomic Blonde, but the 41-year-old South African actress is also made of stern stuff off the silver screen. Theron has been relatively open about her childhood, where she witnessed and suffered under her parents’ turbulent relationship. Her alcoholic […]

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Woman Shares Eye-Opening Text Convo To Show What Everyday Abuse Can Look Like

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One Imgur user’s post has recently gone viral for its horrifying portrayal of what an abusive relationship can look like.  KrissyKross, who requested to be referred to by her Imgur username, told HuffPost that she decided to share the text screenshots on Monday because it was the third anniversary of her ex-husband’s sentencing. The below messages are […]