Are you experiencing abuse after a separation? Learn about your rights and where to find help during Post-Separation Abuse Awareness Week.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York on federal sex trafficking charges. Homeland Security leads investigation into music mogul.
Elon Musk responded to Taylor Swift‘s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president with a post that was highly misogynistic and objectifying. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the business mogul made a flippant comment that ultimately devalued women’s contributions to public discourse, particularly in politics. Instead of engaging with the substance of Swift’s presidential endorsement, Musk attempts to…
The femicide of Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei has sent shockwaves across the global sporting community, pulling back the curtain on the issue of gender-based violence in Africa. Cheptegei, 25, died on September 5, 2024 after being set on fire by her former romantic partner on her way home from church in Eldoret, Kenya. This tragedy has sparked widespread outrage…
A hobosexual is an underhanded breed of opportunist who enters into romantic relationships primarily to avoid homelessness.1 They are known for charming their way into hearts and homes for a rent-free ride and a steady flow of resources. These characters feel entitled to your residence, income, and domestic labor in exchange for nothing more than the dubious privilege of their company….
In compliance with HB 729 Florida law enforcement officers must administer a lethality assessment when responding to incidents of domestic violence.
On July 1, 2024 the Gabby Petito Act became law in Florida, offering enhanced protections for domestic violence victim-survivors.
On July 1, 2020, domestic violence survivors in Florida received expanded legal protections that include their pets. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 1082 into law in June, 2020 allowing courts to include their pets in restraining orders against abusers.1 Perpetrators of coercive control may target pets as a means of inducing fear and submission in the victim, putting their lives at risk….
Signs of love bombing often marks the first stage of the cycle of narcissistic abuse. People with narcissistic tendencies frequently lavish excessive affection, attention, and gifts on their romantic partners. What may seem like a whirlwind romance and profound devotion, conceals a more calculated intention—manipulation and control. Manipulative people use love bombing to quickly build emotional dependence, only to withdraw…
The narcissistic abuse cycle often begins with an intense period of love bombing followed by a shift to devaluation. As the relationship deteriorates, the recipient of the abuse often desperately seeks to restore the initial connection, only to be met with increasing coldness and criticism. Indifference then seeps in, marking the final stage before the relationship ends with an inevitable…