by Loren Keeling | Mar 2, 2026 | Trauma Healing
Why Domestic Abuse Trauma is More Than “Just” PTSD After escaping an abusive relationship, many survivors expect to be met with an immediate sense of relief—a lightness of spirit that finally matches their physical freedom. Instead, many find themselves...
by Loren Keeling | Feb 16, 2026 | Human Rights of Women
Bias, discrimination, and misogynistic attitudes persist in the police, social services, and the legal system (solicitors and judges) primarily because these institutions are reflective of broader societal patriarchal norms, ingrained structural cultures, and a slow,...
by Loren Keeling | Feb 11, 2026 | Toxic Relationships
This short article is a chapter from What Type of Man? Stuck – Why do women stay? was written by another survivor who contributed anonymously. She listed 12 reasons why women stay. These might resonate with you if you have been in a similar situation. Or...
by Loren Keeling | Jan 26, 2026 | Toxic Relationships
5 Shocking Tactics of Hidden Emotional Abuse The most effective cage isn’t built of steel bars; it’s built of unprecedented kindness. It doesn’t start with shouting, insults, or control. It starts with gestures of profound understanding and a sense...
by Loren Keeling | Jan 19, 2026 | Human Rights of Women
5 Shocking Ways Family Courts Fail Domestic Abuse Survivors. Family Court Human Rights Failure. Family courts are supposed to be a refuge for those escaping domestic abuse—a place to secure safety for themselves and their children. But for a staggering number of...