How to survive coercive control and escape domestic abuse: The Pathway to Freedom
Figuring out how to survive coercive control and escape an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that finding freedom is possible. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV describes the process of escaping domestic abuse as steps on the pathway to freedom. Finding the pathway to freedom involves learning to recognize the cycle of violence, also known as the cycle of abuse, and carefully planning a safe escape. In this video, Ruth Darlene explains each step along the pathway to freedom along with success strategies that have helped survivors break free and move forward with their lives.
Figuring out how to survive coercive control and escape an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that finding freedom is possible. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV describes the process of escaping domestic abuse as steps on the pathway to freedom. Finding the pathway to freedom involves learning to recognize the cycle of violence, also known as the cycle of abuse, and carefully planning a safe escape. In this video, Ruth Darlene explains each step along the pathway to freedom along with success strategies that have helped survivors break free and move forward with their lives.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 The Cycle of Violence / Cycle of Abuse
3:15 The Downward Spiral to Violence
06:52 The Pathway to Freedom + The Epiphany
08:48 Escape Ideation + Research + Planning
14:03 Pre-Escape Preparation
16:11 Practice Escape / Return?
18:51 Successful escape strategies
25:54 Recap
Important disclaimer:
This video is intended for educational purposes only. The information in this video is not legal or medical advice and does not guarantee any specific outcome. WomenSV does not provide therapy, legal advice or referrals. Please thoroughly research your options to make your own informed decisions about how to navigate your unique situation.
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3 stages of healing from emotional abuse and coercive control: The Pathway to Recovery
After escaping an abusive relationship, you might be wondering how to recover and heal. Especially if you've experienced emotional abuse and coercive control, it can take a long time to recover, but it's important to remember that healing is possible. Watch this video to learn what you need to know about healing from an emotionally abusive relationship. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, explains the three stages of the recovery process that survivors encounter on their healing journey. Wherever you are in your own healing journey, please remember that you're not alone, and there is always hope for a better future.
After escaping an abusive relationship, you might be wondering how to recover and heal. Especially if you've experienced emotional abuse and coercive control, it can take a long time to recover, but it's important to remember that healing is possible.
Watch this video to learn what you need to know about healing from an emotionally abusive relationship. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, explains the three stages of the recovery process that survivors encounter on their healing journey. Wherever you are in your own healing journey, please remember that you're not alone, and there is always hope for a better future.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Finding the pathway to recovery after coercive control
02:04 Safety first
13:20 Remembrance & mourning
24:43 Reconnection
Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only, not as a form of therapy or therapeutic advice. WomenSV does not provide therapy or therapist referrals.
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How to heal from emotional abuse: Self-care tips for coercive control survivors
Wondering how to heal from emotional abuse and coercive control? Start with these self-care tips from Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV.
Wondering how to heal from emotional abuse and coercive control? Start with this video full of self-care tips from Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV.
Remember, you are not to blame for what happened to you. There's no need to feel guilty about prioritizing self-care. Healing is a process, so do your best to honor your boundaries, take good care of yourself and experiment with a playful mindset along the road to recovery and freedom.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Mindset
06:00 Release self-blame and guilt
08:35 Do something playful
09:35 The healing process
12:15 DOs and DON’Ts for recovery
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Boundary setting for coercive control survivors: Reclaim boundaries after a controlling relationship
If you've experienced coercive control, your personal boundaries have most likely been disrespected, disregarded and violated. After escaping a controlling relationship, reclaiming your personal boundaries is an important part of taking your power back. In this video, WomenSV Executive Director Ruth Darlene shares boundary setting tips to empower coercive control survivors.
If you've experienced coercive control, your personal boundaries have most likely been disrespected, disregarded and violated. After escaping a controlling relationship, reclaiming your personal boundaries is an important part of taking your power back. In this video, WomenSV Executive Director Ruth Darlene shares boundary setting tips to empower coercive control survivors.
Video timestamps:
00:00 Why reclaim boundaries after a controlling relationship?
04:41 What are boundaries?
05:24 How to identify your boundaries and why it matters
09:08 Recognizing if someone will respect your boundaries
14:59 Boundary setting tips
19:06 Storytime
21:43 No is a complete sentence
22:40 How to practice setting boundaries
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8 Coercive Control and Domestic Violence Myths DEBUNKED by Ruth Darlene of WomenSV
In this video Ruth Darlene, WomenSV Founder and Executive Director, debunks 8 common misconceptions about coercive control and domestic violence.
In this video Ruth Darlene, WomenSV Founder and Executive Director, debunks 8 common misconceptions about coercive control and domestic violence. Have you encountered any of these misconceptions, or are there other myths you'd like us to cover next? Let us know by commenting on the video, and don’t forget to subscribe!
Video timestamps:
00:00 About WomenSV
00:41 Misinformation, smear campaigns and how abusers get away with it
01:54 Myth 1: Educated, respected, successful people can't be abusers
03:56 Myth 2: Survivors are always believed and supported in court
05:08 Myth 3: DV always leaves physical evidence behind
06:24 Myth 4: DV isn't relevant to custody, child support and property settlement in family court
08:13 Myth 5: Abuse stops when the relationship ends
09:13 Myth 6: An abusive husband can still be a good father
10:46 Myth 7: Young children don't remember traumatic experiences
12:55 Myth 8: DV is a communication issue
DISCLAIMER: WomenSV does not provide legal advice, recommendations or referrals. This information is intended for educational purposes only.
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