Hi Ladies,
As a future Social Worker, I felt it would be good to have a post in the Love and Marriage group that has information about the different types of abuse - and yes, there is more than just physical abuse. I have listed some links below, and I hope that everyone will add more resources and /or stories so that we can keep it on top as a primary resource. Feel free to include resources and information about abuse within an adult relationship, child abuse/neglect, and elder abuse. It's not a fun topic, but I think it's vital that we have these resources available!
Here are a few links to get us started:
http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse
http://www.asafeplacenh.org/abuse_types.html (be sure to donload the brochure!)
http://suite101.com/article/different-types-of-abuse-in-love-relationships-a12723
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
http://alzheimers.about.com/od/advocates/a/6_types_abuse.htm
Here's a link to a post in the Babies group for more info about domestic violence: http://www.cafemom.com/group/babies/forums/read/17029403/Dv_info?last#last
This is fantastic!
I am a survivor of an abusive marriage. I am fortunate enought that I had a big support system and parents/ a family that helped me learn and recognize a healthy relationship from an unhealthy one. A lot of people are not as fortunate.. part of the reason I was so quick to leave my abusive husband was so that my daughter would never think of an abusive relationship as 'normal' and to be able to some day show her what a real love looks like.
I am now engaged to a wonderful, kind, respectful, sweet, gentle, and patient real man. The kind of man I want to raise my daughter with me and someone I would want for my kids. If I can do it, you can!
There is a Great group on Cafemom!! It's called "Domestic Abuse: The Power of Being Free" -- there are women from all walks on the journey to freedom from domestic abuse, women who have been out for years and women who come into the group (just like I did a few years ago) wondering if their husband is really abusive or not. It helped save me :).
I am so glad you got out and found someone who treats you well!
And thank you for letting us know about the group! :)
Quoting eastcoastmama11:This is fantastic!
I am a survivor of an abusive marriage. I am fortunate enought that I had a big support system and parents/ a family that helped me learn and recognize a healthy relationship from an unhealthy one. A lot of people are not as fortunate.. part of the reason I was so quick to leave my abusive husband was so that my daughter would never think of an abusive relationship as 'normal' and to be able to some day show her what a real love looks like.
I am now engaged to a wonderful, kind, respectful, sweet, gentle, and patient real man. The kind of man I want to raise my daughter with me and someone I would want for my kids. If I can do it, you can!
There is a Great group on Cafemom!! It's called "Domestic Abuse: The Power of Being Free" -- there are women from all walks on the journey to freedom from domestic abuse, women who have been out for years and women who come into the group (just like I did a few years ago) wondering if their husband is really abusive or not. It helped save me :).
Thanks for this info.No one likes to talk about this stuff.I am glad you shared it.
Quoting aimesnyc:Hi Ladies,
As a future Social Worker, I felt it would be good to have a post in the Love and Marriage group that has information about the different types of abuse - and yes, there is more than just physical abuse. I have listed some links below, and I hope that everyone will add more resources and /or stories so that we can keep it on top as a primary resource. Feel free to include resources and information about abuse within an adult relationship, child abuse/neglect, and elder abuse. It's not a fun topic, but I think it's vital that we have these resources available!
Here are a few links to get us started:
http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse
http://www.asafeplacenh.org/abuse_types.html (be sure to donload the brochure!)
http://suite101.com/article/different-types-of-abuse-in-love-relationships-a12723
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
http://alzheimers.about.com/od/advocates/a/6_types_abuse.htm
Here's a link to a post in the Babies group for more info about domestic violence: http://www.cafemom.com/group/babies/forums/read/17029403/Dv_info?last#last
Please accept this as a loving gesture, not criticism. I am a survivor and emotional intuitive who had to go through the abused persons program in my state. I think many programs focus a little too much on facts, and not enough on sitting with a woman and building her self-worth. Most women struggling with this situation know that something is wrong... they don't need data. Work on getting:
1. Better housing
2. More aggressive protection
3. More funding/support for families
4. Activities that build up self-esteem
5. Better childcare
6. Safety safety safety.
not sure why it is bothering me but
- aimesnyc
on Jun. 26, 2012 at 8:48 AM