physical abuse
Domestic abuse doesn't happen "by accident." A new study shows it's often premeditated.
For those ladies out there still buying the "it was just an accident" excuse from heavy-handed boyfriends or husbands, this new study serves as a another wake-up call.
According to a Science Daily report, researchers at the University of Haifa in Israel concluded that domestic violence between couples typically occurs as a calculated decision from the inflicting partner. He or she generally knows beforehand what sort of consequences there will be and weighs it before acting out.
"The violent partner might conceive his or her behavior as a 'loss of control', but the same individual, unsurprisingly, would not lose control … Read More
At what point should a married couple call it quits? Abuse? Cheating? Lack of sex?
My neighbor and I were talking about our perplexing positions in life. We are both in the same boat, contemplating divorce for a couple of years now with young children involved. She revealed to me that her husband had been physically abusive to her a few times throughout the marriage and that he continues to verbally assault her in front of her kids on an almost daily basis. Read: Are Apologies Enough After Domestic Abuse?
When I told her that I think my husband may be either cheating on me or planning on cheating on me, … Read More
The singer talks about Rihanna and his latest album. For 30 seconds.
R & B singer Chris Brown is setting the record straight about the alleged beating of ex-girlfriend Rihanna and promises he’s here to stay.
In his first public statement in weeks, the singer said via a YouTube video lasting less than a minute (who needs press conferences anymore?) that, "We ain't going nowhere. Everybody that's haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love you all. I ain't a monster."
Nevertheless, Brown says little more about the subject. He goes on to talk about his upcoming album, Graffiti and when his next single is being released.
"New album … Read More
Marlee Matlin reveals the actor was physically abusive during their relationship.
In her recently released autobiography, I'll Scream Later, Marlee Matlin reveals the darker side to her road to fame. The upbeat actress, known for her Oscar-winning role in Children of a Lesser God and her role on The West Wing, stuggled with effects of sexual molestation and drug abuse.
Among the most startingly revelations is the details of her turbulent relationship with co-star William Hurt. The actors dated for two-years in the late 80's, during which time both were struggling with addiction. Matlin contends that the relationship was physically abusive, as she revealed to Nancy O'Dell on Access Hollywood.
“How … Read More
