By: Nicole Bialko As team members and subscribers of Abuse Refuge Org (ARO), we understand the importance of educating and protecting others from abuse. We know that abuse takes on many forms and is an isolating and often shameful experience. We have found ways to rise above the pain and move forward and are committed...
By: Whitney Derman Although it’s been a century since the women’s suffrage movement gave women the privilege to vote in the USA, it was not until the 1970s that women’s rights activists made some headway with combating domestic violence. In the 1960s, literature on Spousal Abuse towards women was virtually non-existent. The only sources that...
By: Rashmi Negi Elder Abuse is an act that causes harm to people ages 60 and above. It can include Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Financial, or Sexual Abuse and neglect. The abuse can be caused by spouses, family members, caregivers, nursing homes, living shelters, or a person the elder trusts. Elder abuse is one of the...
By: Cali Robins The feeling of loss or grief is an intimate emotion to have. Often, people grieve the loss of people in their lives, immediate family members, and loved ones. What happens when one finds themselves grieving for someone who abused them? It’s a complicated subject to tackle, and it can make the abused...
By: Whitney Derman Many child-stars have sued their parents for using them for money, stealing it for themselves, and using their minor status against them. However, what happens when an adult is stripped of their earnings and denied any personal freedoms? This is precisely what has been happening to Britney Spears for the past 13...
By: Mandie Schreck We have all heard or experienced some form of bullying on the playground at recess or in the hallways of our high school. We think maybe bullying and taunting will subside as we grow into adulthood, but bullies often follow us into the workforce. The major difference between bullying in schools and...
By: Mandie Schreck Gathering with those who hold like-minded spiritual beliefs is supposed to be a safe haven to worship with your loved ones, community, and congregation. For many years, abuse in the church has been a sensitive topic and gained even more momentum with the “Me Too” movement that has helped individuals come forward...
By: Lauren Jacques Is street harassment really that big of a deal? It’s just a compliment, right? You’ve probably heard something along those lines before. Of course, it isn’t just a compliment; that’s why it’s called harassment. It is unwarranted, and it can cause all kinds of problems. Street harassment must stop. In the book...
By: Rashmi Negi A narcissistic person is defined as self-inflated and thinks of themself as a better person than others. As human beings, it’s healthy to have some self-worth, but narcissists have far more than others. People with high narcissism think they deserve special treatment because of their supposed superiority. They don’t seem to be familiar...
By: Lauren Jacques Depending on whom you ask, Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence may be regarded as the same thing: abuse in a romantic relationship. However, others may reserve the term “Intimate Partner Violence” for this definition and use “Domestic Violence” as a broader term for abuse that occurs in the home. Under this...
