Have you heard of the term love bombing? Love bombing is a form of psychological and emotional abuse that involves a person going above and beyond for you in an effort to manipulate you into a relationship with them.
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Haven FYI – Friday July 5th, 2024
Is Change Possible In An Abuser?
People change.
That small, two-word sentence is actually a huge, significant statement that carries a lot of weight. We grow up learning about change — the inevitability of it, the uncertainty it can bring. We change — our opinions, personalities, careers, friends, and much more. But people often wonder: Is change possible in an abuser?
Haven FYI – Friday June 27, 2024
“In many abusive relationships, the warning signs are evident relatively early on in a relationship but may only become clear in hindsight or be easier for others to see. However, the lines to recognizing domestic violence become even more blurred for those in LGBTQ+ communities”.
Haven FYI – Friday June 21, 2024
Most abusers follow the same “playbook,” which is often demonstrated as the Power and Control Wheel. While many of the same actions such as destroying the victim’s self-esteem or isolating victims from friends and family are just as prevalent among LGBTQ+ abusers, there are unique methods of abuse that these abusers will use to exert power and control over their victims.
