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The only thing more exhausting than being in an abusive relationship is pretending that you're not.
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Believe in yourself and be proud of who you are. Don't let anyone tell you differently. There is beauty in everyone, and no one should stop you from growing into a confident and strong young person.
JUNE SARPONG
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By publicly speaking out against domestic violence, together we can challenge attitudes toward violence in the home and show that domestic violence is a crime and not merely unacceptable.
HONOR BLACKMAN
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Duluth Model
According to the Duluth Model, the more subtle behaviors listed above are thought by many to possibly allow the abuser to maintain power and control in the relationship. Additionally, they may reinforce the regular use of these behaviors in tandem with violence.
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Domestic Violence
Often, those who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence might feel alone or trapped in their situation. For some, it can be challenging to recognize actions as domestic violence—which can complicate one’s vision of a happy, calm and safe experience in one’s relationships.
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Domestic violence quotes to gain perspective
We do want to note that while domestic violence campaigns and quotes may be written with those who identify as women in mind, many people of any gender, orientation, and age might find themselves in unsafe or unhealthy situations. Domestic violence can look different in different situations, including across cultures. Understanding the range of experiences that many may have survived (or are currently surviving) can lead to a more empathetic and supportive society.
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Domestic violence does not only happen to adults. Forty percent of girls aged 14 to 17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend, and approximately one in five female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.
DIANNE FEINSTEIN
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Understanding domestic violence
Some might describe abusive relationships as following a cycle. However, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the "cycle of abuse" can make domestic violence sound predictable when it rarely is. Many experts believe that the Power and Control Wheel from the Duluth model may be a more accurate way of describing abuse.
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Tactics used in domestic abuse
The Power and Control Wheel is thought by many to list many of the more common tactics used by an abuser to maintain control in a domestic violence situation. While no diagram is generally likely to summarize the complexities of all domestic violence, the following tactics may be helpful when examining abusive behavior:
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Evaluation
Evaluating the role of privilege throughout the situational context
Evaluating the possibility of economic abuse
Evaluating the possibility of child exploitation
Considering the presence or absence of instances where coercion and threats were used
Considering the presence or absence of instances where intimidation was used
Considering the presence or absence of instances where emotional abuse occurred
Considering the presence or absence of instances where isolation-related abuse occurred
Considering the presence or absence of instances where minimizing, denying and blaming occurred.
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My Name is LaNa' I'm a Child of God, Mother of four, A beautiful single outgoing woman, Survivor of Domestic Violence, On the rise to my greatness, building Surviving with Hope. Transforming the lives of oth others.
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Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence
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