Tag Archives: physical abuse

CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

Posted on December 22, 2011 by ozymandias

Trigger warning for rape, abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. The CDC has recently released the results of a new, national, methodologically sound study about the prevalance of sexual violence and rape. Statistics, commentary, and angry ranting below.

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Harrowing Tale of an Abused Man

Posted on August 4, 2011 by ozymandias

From Tumblr: She complained that I had upset her by wanting to talk when she had told me she didn’t want to talk. As I began to feel uncomfortable, I said, “You’re saying it’s my fault you can’t express your … Continue reading →

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The Pervocracy, on Domestic Abuse

Posted on July 17, 2011 by ozymandias

Trigger warning for domestic abuse. Holly Pervocracy, a contributor to NSWATM, discusses the reasons why people stay in abusive relationships– and it’s not because they’re weak or stupid. I’ve excerpted the most important bits, but you should really go to the … Continue reading →