“Our existence is based on the variety of life that we have experienced. Yet, in the end when the reality of identity… — Patricia Dsouza Copy Share Image
“Finding Grant however and living happily ever after was an illusion, a dream. Things like that didn’t happen to women like them.… — Shawn Reilly 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
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
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
“Soul Abuse is the destruction of a victim's awareness of the strength within their soul. It stems from the abuser's intention to… — Lorraine Nilon 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
“When a man starts my program, he often says, “I am here because I lose control of myself sometimes. I need to… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“One of the obstacles to recognizing chronic mistreatment in relationships is that most abusive men simply don’t seem like abusers. They have… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
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
An abuser can seem emotionally needy. You can get caught in a trap of catering to him, trying to fill a bottomless… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“It's never ok to hit a girl. Never. Not even if she cheats on you. A girl is not your property. She's… — Oliver Markus 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
“IN ONE IMPORTANT WAY, an abusive man works like a magician: His tricks largely rely on getting you to look off in… — Lundy Bancroft 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
“To make matters worse, everyone she talks to has a different opinion about the nature of his problem and what she should… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image