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Recent posts
Why we need to name sibling abuse
It's time to give sibling abuse survivors the same validation, support, and resources other domestic and sexual violence survivors receive. That starts with naming it.
Why do abusers abuse?
Revisiting the age-old question. (This post examines domestic and sexual violence, including the psychology of abusers and a review of what we can learn from interviews with perpetrators).
Why combating domestic violence—on a personal and massive scale—requires realism (plus hope)
In dark times, I'm reminded of why facing the darkness in life head-on is often the first step toward liberation—and building something better.
What's missing from conversations about family estrangement
There's one pesky word survivors often bring up, yet it's often erased from the broader narrative.
Exciting news + how to get a nonfiction book deal
The route can be pretty twisted—very slow, and then very fast.