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Domestic Violence Awareness
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic abuse, also called "domestic violence" or "intimate partner violence", can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

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Domestic Violence Help
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

Domestic Violence Help

Domestic Violence is prevalent. As many as 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men face domestic violence from an intimate partner, resulting in injury, mental illness, STD’s, lack of self-worth, and isolation.

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The Raw Truth about Abusive Partners in a Relationship
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

The Raw Truth about Abusive Partners in a Relationship

Domestic abuse or intimate partner abuse incorporates many aspects of negative patterns in relationships. Unfortunately, domestic abuse does not discriminate by age, race, gender, faith, class, or sexual orientation. In terms of intimidation, manipulation, and control, the abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, spiritual, or psychological.

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When Love Hurts: Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

When Love Hurts: Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse

It seemed like a fairy tale at first. He was charming and charismatic, texting and calling constantly to compliment you, or just to see how your day was going. He even told you he loved you within weeks of dating, which no one had ever done! You feel special, desired, beautiful, and life is exciting and passionate. Roses show up at work for all your coworkers to see, and he drops off dinner at work for you when he knows you have to work late. He’s more thoughtful and romantic than any other guy you’ve dated. So exciting! You’re in love!

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Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships

Domestic violence is a real problem not just in the United States, but around the world. Statistics are showing that in the US alone 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are victims of domestic violence, and over 10,000,000 people are affected by this type of abuse each year. While men are also victims of relationship violence, this article addresses issues around why women stay in these destructive relationships when their lives and often the lives of their children are in danger, and what factors make it so hard for them to leave their abuser?

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Are You Living with a Partner Suffering with PTSD after Sexual Abuse?
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

Are You Living with a Partner Suffering with PTSD after Sexual Abuse?

Living with a person who has been sexually abused is hard! The abuse survivor often struggles with triggers he or she doesn't understand, making him or her overly reactive and difficult to live with. While your partner needs help from a professional, the truth is both partners need support.

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Living with Complex PTSD after Sexual Abuse
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

Living with Complex PTSD after Sexual Abuse

Living with PTSD and C-PTSD is hard! If this describes you, a trauma professional can help you learn to cope and heal from the abuse you have suffered. If this describes someone you know, support them with patience and teach them they can trust you. Your patience and support helps them heal.

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So What is Domestic Violence?
Elizabeth Hirata Elizabeth Hirata

So What is Domestic Violence?

For the sufferer, domestic abuse is hard to detect because of the abuser’s capability to calibrate him or  herself to the needs, fears, and wishes of the victim. Then, the abusive partner's interactions are manipulative, sudden, and coercive.

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