Abuse in relationships doesn’t always look the same from the outside. For many people, emotional or physical abuse follows a pattern that repeats over time. Understanding this cycle can help individuals recognise abusive dynamics and take steps toward safety, healing, and support. In this post, we’ll explain the Cycle of Abuse, a concept that can shed […]
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Understanding Coercive Control
Understanding Coercive Control: What It Is, How to Spot It, and What to Do If You’re Affected In recent years, greater awareness has grown around a form of abuse that often goes unnoticed—coercive control. Unlike physical violence, coercive control can be subtle, insidious, and deeply damaging. It’s a pattern of behaviours used to dominate, isolate, […]
Bullying: Fact vs Fiction
Understanding the True Meaning of Bullying: Dispelling Common Misconceptions Bullying is a term that most of us are familiar with, yet its true meaning is often misunderstood or oversimplified. It’s more than just a word we hear in school hallways or read about in news articles. Bullying is a complex and pervasive issue that impacts […]