Category: FYI Weekly

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?

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“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”.

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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.

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What Does the 2 in LGBTQ2 Stand For?

Have you ever asked yourself what some of the letters in LGBTQ2 (actually) stand for? Yes? Then you are not alone! Broader queer communities are constantly working on their “visible inclusiveness” by adding letters to the LGBT acronym and it can be hard to keep up. We are taking the opportunity in PRIDE MONTH to decode some of it:

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