Victims of domestic abuse have been so parched for truth. When we read a teeny bit of truth, we feel like we have had a cup of pure water and we rejoice! But as we develop our discernment about the right and wrong use of language in regards to domestic abuse, we quite often realize that… Continue reading Parched for truth — dehydrated — victims appreciate ANY water, but it’s better to give them pure rather than muddy water.
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“She Just Wants to Take Him for all She Can” — Really?
As we know, abuse victims are regularly and roundly criticized (that's putting it mildly) for leaving and / or filing for divorce from their abuser. One of the charges made against them is that "she just wants to take him for all she can in divorce court." And, of course, abusers love to repeat this… Continue reading “She Just Wants to Take Him for all She Can” — Really?
