I have been a long-time advocate for a just Arab-Israeli peace and for Palestinian refugees. Today, as you are aware, Turkey, Lebanon,… — Queen Noor of Jordan Copy Share Image
“The woman knows from living with the abusive man that there are no simple answers. Friends say: “He’s mean.” But she knows… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“The canopy of trees overhead is so thick that only bits and pieces of blue sky can be seen overhead. Narrow rays… — Vanessa G. Foster Copy Share Image
“Consider these traditional theories of domestic abuse: - Learned helplessness suggest that abused women learn to become helpless under abusive conditions; they… — Susan Weitzman Copy Share Image
“The symptoms of abuse are there, and the woman usually sees them: the escalating frequency of put-downs. Early generosity turning more and… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“He knew exactly how to hit a woman, so that the marks hardly showed. He knew how to kiss her, too, so… — Alice Hoffman Copy Share Image
“Objectification is a critical reason why an abuser tends to get worse over time. As his conscience adapts to one level of… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
Nobody, nobody, perhaps in the history of politics was worse to women or abused women more than Bill Clinton. — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
That worries me an awful lot. If people misunderstand our intentions [in Black Snake Moan], especially regarding my character, then they're essentially… — Christina Ricci Copy Share Image
“There's always something in it for the person who is allowing to be taken advantage of." Psychotherapist David in Type 1 Sociopath” — P.A. Speers Copy Share Image
I eventually came to realize that my husband was a stranger. He had two completely different sides, like Jekyl and Hyde. This… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Pity is a really odd thing with abused women. You don't want anyone to think that you feel bad - even though… — Kristen Stewart Copy Share Image
“The scars from mental cruelty can be as deep and long-lasting as wounds from punches or slaps but are often not as… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“Ana never saw the rotten apples littering the ground as she continually reached for the rare golden apple on the tree. Ana… — Travis Luedke Copy Share Image
It is not possible to be truly balanced in one's views of an abuser and an abused woman. As Dr. Judith Herman… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“Clairey tasted the bile rising up in her throat, could smell the pathetic fear she was giving off, and they were as… — Tracy Winegar Copy Share Image
“Underlying the attack on psychotherapy, I believe, is a recognition of the potential power of any relationship of witnessing. The consulting room… — Judith Lewis Herman Copy Share Image
“Have you ever heard a woman claim that the reason why she is chronically mistreating her male partner is because a previous… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
Abusive relationships are like being addicted a bad drug. You know it's bad for you but you have a really hard time… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The best word I could use to describe him is a 'tornado.' He ripped through my life destroying my relationships, my self-esteem,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“But I’m not the one digging her grave; I didn’t open her hole in the earth when I drove away that night… — Swati Avasthi Copy Share Image
“Actions are powerful, but it’s important to acknowledge that so are emotions. Emotional abuse can be the most painful thing a person… — LaTasha Braxton Copy Share Image
“Terri had already gotten her panties into a bunch just from one little phone call, so he knew coming at her too… — Brandi Salazar Copy Share Image
“Abused women aren't "codependent." It is abusers, not their partners, who create abusive relationships.” — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“If you are aware of chronic or severe mistreatment and do not speak out against it, your silence communicates implicitly that you… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
