Jennifer Parker

When you "find your voice" means you develop the confidence and ability to express your unique perspective, opinions, and ideas. I adopted that as my new website brand because abuse silences the voices of survivors. Reclaiming strength: Find your voice after an abusive relationship. When you recognize your partner is abusive, this requires a huge "find your voice transition." Your awareness changes, and you experience emotional upheaval. You're faced with adjusting how you see your partner...

Many survivors of partner abuse wonder how to respond to intimidation after they’ve left. Regardless of whether the ex-partner’s motivation is revenge or wanting to have their way, interacting with them saps your energy and frequently causes you to feel hopeless and helpless. This article addresses how to respond to intimidation. But first, we’ll look at the need to resist reacting quickly to what they do. Reaction Pitfalls You may react out of anger or frustration that your ex is once again...

Often there is a gap between recognizing abusive behavior and both knowing what you want and taking steps toward it. This blog identifies four common obstacles to taking one step in the direction of healing. One step will lead to another. Fear Taking one step in the direction of healing confronts you with fear. It is reasonable to fear what your partner will do if you challenge their behavior or leave. Besides physical harm, emotional abuse, financial instability, stalking, lies to friends...