Quick reminder that the US Congress is 73% male and that’s the lowest it’s ever been, in case you want 1 small contributing glimpse as to why Roe hasn’t been treated w/ the urgency it deserved for ~50 years. (And why our politics are so gross towards women & LGBT+ people overall)
Did you know that 2 in 5 women ages 25-34 experience signs of verbal abuse in their intimate partner relationships?
Verbal abuse is not normal. Verbal abuse IS domestic abuse. Learn more at https://t.co/T48NBRLk4o. #NOMOREVerbalAbuse#SpeakOut#16Days@avonworldwide
Verbally abusive partners often tell their victims that they are unlovable, or that no one else will ever want them. This is tactic is used to isolate and control victims.
Thank you for sharing, Becky. https://t.co/yhERCOOGRJ #NOMOREVerbalAbuse#SpeakOut#16Days@AvonWorldwide
If a loved one confides in you that they've experienced domestic or sexual violence, be sure to:
💙 Listen without judgment
💙 Let them know you believe them
💙 Ask what you can do to help
Remember you don't need to be an expert, you need to be a friend. https://t.co/7I0sBLEkoT
new human: so, what’s this tight feeling in my chest that makes wetness leak from my face?
god: that is grief
new human: what’s it for?
god: it’s for when the other humans get eaten up by the earth and disappear forever
new human: what
Domestic abuse isn't just physical. Controlling and isolating behaviors, or "coercive control" aren't just stepping stones to violence, they can be criminally abusive.
We are grateful to those bringing this conversation into the spotlight. https://t.co/WJHUbgodJ3
God values marriage, but he's also concerned for your safety and sanity in the midst of a destructive and/or dangerous marriage #conquer#EDM https://t.co/UeDEdxw8ms