Life Kit Supporting A Loved One In An Abusive Relationship
Mar 9, 2021
Lisa Aronson-Fontes, a Senior lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an expert on domestic abuse, shares invaluable insights on supporting loved ones in abusive relationships. She discusses the emotional complexities of providing support, emphasizing empathy and patience. Aronson-Fontes explores the various forms of abuse, not just physical, and the deceptive charm often used by abusers. She also highlights the importance of safety planning and resources like the National Domestic Abuse Hotline for those in need.
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Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence
- Intimate partner violence affects many, with over one in three women and one in four men experiencing it.
- This abuse takes various forms, including physical, emotional, verbal, financial, sexual, and digital.
Be a Supportive Friend
- Be a source of support for friends experiencing abuse.
- Friends can be crucial for support, information, and safety.
Forms of Abuse
- Domestic abuse isn't just physical violence; it includes isolation and economic abuse.
- It involves degradation, manipulation, gaslighting, and threats.