What Is Abuse?


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We often have unanswered questions about the line between affection and sexual abuse,


or between discipline and physical or emotional abuse. And for survivors, before we can


heal from abuse, we need to understand what abuse is.



 

 

(the following articles may contain triggers)


Childhood Trauma - by Alice Miller


A Hard Look at How We Treat Our Children


Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: An Overview


Child Protection Guide


Create A Family Safety Plan


Dysfunctional Families = Cultural Harvest


How Adults Can Survive a Childhood of Violence and Untruth


Understanding the Link Between Animal Abuse and Family Violence


What Is Childhood Trauma? by Bob Murray, Ph.D.


What is Stockholm Syndrome?





 

 




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