Domestic Violence – Chris Dove Writes

Victims of Abuse Stay for Five Key Reasons

October 6, 2020July 24, 2021by Chris Elle Dove

When domestic violence, dating violence, or intimate partner abuse is brought up, it's not uncommon to hear someone say, "I don't understand... Why not just leave?" There are hundreds of reasons victims of abuse don't, won't, or can't leave. Here are five of the biggest.

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Six Relationship Red Flags

February 22, 2020February 21, 2021by Chris Elle Dove

In abusive relationships, one partner seeks to gain, and maintain, power and control over the other. This is accomplished through the use of various manipulative tactics.