Wuthering Heights is not a love story, it’s a story of intimate relationship abuse. If you’ve seen Wuthering Heights or have just been online recently, you’ve likely heard people’s opinions on the casting in Emerald Fennel’s film or seen conversations about whether or not the screenplay is accurate to the original book. But you might
Consent is freely given, specific to each time and act, and requires the ability to express your own likes and dislikes. Consent is when your choices are heard and respected. And consent is essential, even in a relationship. Coercion ≠ Consent If your partner is That’s a red flag of abuse and coercion. Because if
The new Domestic Violence Travel Supplement is available to help cover essential travel costs, whether that’s getting to a safe place, attending appointments or going to court. If you have been subjected to intimate relationship abuse, you can apply for the Supplement regardless of your means, employment status or whether you are a full-time student.
Do they use incorrect pronouns for you? Are they keeping you from queer spaces? Or tell you no one else will ‘accept you’? These are red flags. Intimate relationship abuse, or intimate partner violence, can happen to anyone and it can happen in LGBTQ+ relationships. “With the term, intimate partner violence, the mind goes straight
There are lots of conversations online about DARVO. So what is it? DARVO is a tactic abusers will use to shift the blame away from themselves.It combines elements of gaslighting, shame and blame-shifting. DARVO stands for: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim-Offender. Abusers will deny the facts, attack the victim/survivor, and position themselves as the “real victim”.