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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
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13 March 2024
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How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
No one deserves to live with abuse. But if you’re a victim of domestic and family violence, you know that leaving the relationship isn’t as simple as it sounds. It’s...
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What is Gender-Based Violence?
Domestic and family violence can happen to anyone – men, women, and children – and it is never OK. Regardless of gender, no one deserves to experience any type of...
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What to do When Your Relationship is in a Rut
There can come a time in even the happiest relationships where things feel a little… meh. Whether you’ve been together for a while or you’re simply stuck in the same...
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Signs of Domestic Violence in Children
Symptoms associated with children’s exposure to violence can be hard to spot. Child abuse and neglect isn’t just about bruises and other visible marks. Nonphysical abuse can be just as...
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Why do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?
It can be devastating to see a loved one in an unsafe relationship. It can also be difficult for an outsider to understand why a victim of domestic and family...
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How to Help Someone with Domestic Violence
Is someone you know experiencing domestic violence or abuse? Worrying about a loved one’s safety at home can leave us feeling helpless. It can be hard to know how to...
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Signs of an Abusive Relationship
The signs of an abusive relationship aren’t always obvious. Some people might live in an unhealthy or abusive relationship and not realise they’re experiencing domestic abuse. This is because some...
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What to do When Your Friend Only Talks About Themselves
Are your conversations with your friend a little one-sided? Do they talk about their lives and problems without showing any interest in yours? Relationships are all about give and take....
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Sexual Abuse in a Relationship
Sexual abuse is most commonly committed by someone a survivor knows, including an intimate partner. There are many terms to describe sexual abuse in a relationship, including intimate partner sexual...
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What is Coercive Control?
Not all domestic abuse is physical, and some types of abuse can be hard to recognise. In fact, some people can live in an abusive relationship for years and not...
