30th Anniversary Celebration of Yokhuselo Haven

You could be stuck with a victim mentality and not even aware of it. Christine Hammond, who a is Licensed Mental Health Counselor, explains on Psych Central how easy it is to get stuck. InRead more

It can be difficult to identify abuse, especially when you’re the target. It can be even more difficult to identify it when there are no physical scars and bruises. Sometimes victims question themselves, on whetherRead more

The to-do lists of women are often long, because it not only includes personal priorities, but it also includes prioritising your family, partner, extended family, in-laws, boss and colleagues. It can be never-ending, so howRead more

It can be difficult for someone who has experienced abuse to set boundaries, because they are so used to living with someone who did everything possible to invade all their most private moments and experiences.Read more

Abusers use manipulation tactics to get what they want. According to Jenn Rockefeller on breakthesilencingdv.org, these are some of the tactics they use. Gaslighting Gaslighting tactics are used to make their targets question their senseRead more

Once you’ve escaped abuse, you must find a new normal. Quiet nights at home feel weird, because you’re used to being surrounded by chaos caused by an angry and violent partner. Having free time toRead more

We all know the common questions about abuse, “why does she stay, why does she keep going back.” It’s an easy question to ask when you’re on the outside looking in. However, abuse is complex,Read more

According to blogger, Carolyn Steber, who researched financial abuse in her article published on Bustle, all couples have disagreements about money at some point. However, she says that “if your partner is controlling when itRead more