Create a Personal Safety Plan

Preparing a safety plan is essential for ensuring your physical and emotional safety in abusive situations, providing a clear exit strategy when needed.

10 Key Steps to Making a Safety Plan for Domestic Violence

Leaving an abusive partner takes monumental courage. Not only can it trigger an unparalleled retaliation, but it can also cause …

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 8 min read

Understanding Self-Defense and Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic violence is a distressing and pervasive issue that affects millions of people around the world. Often trapped in an …

By Sharon Feldman

9 min read

Controlling Husband: Signs, Impact & How to Deal With One

Research shows that controlling behavior in relationships is a significant predictor of domestic abuse, with a PMC article reporting that …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

11 Ways to Protect Yourself From an Abusive Partner

Are you feeling uneasy or unsure about your relationship? Do you ever question whether certain behaviors from your partner are …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

How to Deal With an Abusive Husband?

Talking about abuse, especially abuse within the sacred bonds of marriage, is difficult. Each situation, person, and relationship differs in …

By Elizabeth McCormick

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5 min read

Leaving an Abusive Husband

Marilyn knew there was trouble when she walked through the kitchen door. The TV was blaring, the liquor cabinet was …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read