The philosopher Georges Bataille, not a man whose body of work I’d necessarily recommend to souls in jeopardy, nevertheless ...

Gazing over the industrialized cow paths that weave through Boston stands a stone sculpture of Christ dressed in priestly robes. He holds a ceremonial orb in his left hand and the posture of inner ...

For those of us who have endured family abuse, one of the most essential—and elusive—emotions is anger. A host of forces ...

When individuals hear the words “domestic abuse,” physical violence is normally the first thing that enters their heads. However, not every type of abuse leaves marks. Some of the most debilitating ...

Much like needing constant verbal affirmations, someone who is trauma-bonded believes they can never be happy. They need to ...

Why domestic violence survivors may not be able to 'just leave' abusive relationships The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said.

Working in the NHS can feel like being trapped in an abusive relationship. You know you deserve better, but deep down your heart, you hold the belief that your partner will change.

Dear Shut Out: Your instincts are telling you something important, and from what you describe, your sister may indeed be in a controlling relationship. Sadly, isolation is one of the oldest tricks ...

I need advice about my daughter. She is in an abusive marriage. Her four boys, aged 3 to 12, have been affected by what is going on. They are not properly disciplined and are being abused as well ...

A young woman who survived an abusive relationship as a teenager has called for education on domestic abuse and coercive behaviour to be made mandatory for sixth form and college students ...