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Intimate partner violence (domestic abuse) is an issue that affects both women and men. Research indicates that 1 in 4 women in the United States and 1 in 7 men will experience intimate partner violence at some point. Staggering numbers.

Often, the abused partner has a difficult time leaving the relationship and even after they’ve left will get questions like, “Why didn't you leave sooner?” “If it was that bad, why did you stay?”

If only it were that easy.

An abusive relationship is totally incomprehensible to anyone who has never experienced it. It doesn’t make sense that another human being would act the way the abused person describes the abuser to be acting, so they just figure the abused person is exaggerating or did something to bring the abuse on themselves.

The following article will bring clarity to anyone who wonders, “Why did you stay so long if it was so bad?”

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“I know why women stay” This is what my friend said to me…

3 Important Tips for Dealing with Toxic Family Members (especially around the Holidays)

It’s the holiday season, which means that many of you will be celebrating what should be good times with your family members over course of the next month.

Unfortunately, for so many of us, the holidays represent a time of dread, because we know what awaits us. Family members who are difficult to deal with. And I’m not just talking about your uncle who is a little odd and your aunt who gets a little too tipsy.

I’m talking about toxic family members who seem to have this magic ability to ruin any family gathering. Toxic family members who make everyone else uncomfortable. Toxic family members who seem to not understand social clues and who are too stubborn to see or care about the chaos they’re creating.

Sometimes, this is closer to us than extended family members. It might be mom, dad, brother, sister, or your significant other.

If you’re dreading the holidays because of the presence of a toxic family member, here are 3 tips to keep in mind to help you deal with them and keep you emotionally safe during what should be a festive and joyful time of year.

1. Do not…