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Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

My husband stole my mother's ashes - and won't give them back

Mel's marriage turned traumatic after her mother's death, revealing abusive dynamics with her husband regarding finances and personal autonomy.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Police Photos Taken Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Reveal Squalid Conditions in Which Man Was Allegedly Held Captive by His Stepmom

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years in horrific living conditions, leading him to attempt escape.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
DC food

Cassie recounts Diddy's first attack on her - and the beating was so bad he refused to let her leave hotel: 'Stomping on my face'

Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

My husband stole my mother's ashes - and won't give them back

Mel's marriage turned traumatic after her mother's death, revealing abusive dynamics with her husband regarding finances and personal autonomy.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Police Photos Taken Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Reveal Squalid Conditions in Which Man Was Allegedly Held Captive by His Stepmom

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years in horrific living conditions, leading him to attempt escape.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
DC food

Cassie recounts Diddy's first attack on her - and the beating was so bad he refused to let her leave hotel: 'Stomping on my face'

fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Former Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: Removing Bishop Casey's remains from Galway Cathedral was 'the right thing to do'

Tanaiste Simon Harris shared his thoughts with victims of abuse, highlighting their bravery and courage in coming forward to share their stories.
Miscellaneous
#emotional-health
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Relationships

37 Heartbreaking Moments When People First Realized There Was Something "Off" About Their Family As Kids

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Relationships

37 Heartbreaking Moments When People First Realized There Was Something "Off" About Their Family As Kids

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Kidnapped, abused: Reports of missing Alawite women in Syria DW 07/11/2025

Nora was held in a basement for around a month, where she was physically and psychologically brutalized. She was dragged into a car filled with masked men after being stopped.
World news
#documentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There's nowhere for them to hide any more': Zelda Perkins on Harvey Weinstein and NDAs

Zelda Perkins agreed to a non-disclosure agreement at 24, which haunted her for decades due to its suffocating power over her ability to speak out.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dozens of MPs refused safety measures' for their staff despite rising abuse

A confidential report sent to Commons authorities highlighted concerns over rising violence and abuse against MPs' staff, with 38% now fearing for their safety.
US politics
#sex-trafficking
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Cassie testifies that Sean 'diddy' Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos

Cassie testified against Diddy, alleging rape and years of abuse, claiming intimidation from video threats during their relationship.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' texts with Cassie released as disgraced mogul's sex-trafficking trial heads into second week of testimonies

The text messages reveal the tumultuous relationship between Diddy and Cassie, illustrating issues of consent and the alleged abuse during their time together.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Singer Cassie describes abusive relationship with Diddy in court testimony

Cassie Ventura described a decade of abuse by Sean Diddy Combs, including physical violence and threats to her career.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

Leslie Anthony Bailey pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a woman addicted to fentanyl, admitting to rape and abandonment in a remote forest.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Horrible and disgusting': Cassie's graphic testimony of abuse leaves Sean 'Diddy' Combs' fate hanging in balance

Cassie Ventura's testimony highlights allegations of physical and sexual abuse by Sean 'Diddy' Combs during their relationship.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cassie Ventura rushed to labor and delivery unit of NYC hospital two weeks after grueling Diddy trial testimony: reports

Cassie Ventura, pregnant and star witness in Diddy's trial, was hospitalized, possibly due to complications following her emotionally challenging testimony.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Cassie testifies that Sean 'diddy' Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos

Cassie testified against Diddy, alleging rape and years of abuse, claiming intimidation from video threats during their relationship.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' texts with Cassie released as disgraced mogul's sex-trafficking trial heads into second week of testimonies

The text messages reveal the tumultuous relationship between Diddy and Cassie, illustrating issues of consent and the alleged abuse during their time together.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Singer Cassie describes abusive relationship with Diddy in court testimony

Cassie Ventura described a decade of abuse by Sean Diddy Combs, including physical violence and threats to her career.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to trafficking, admits he raped woman before leaving her in California a forest

Leslie Anthony Bailey pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a woman addicted to fentanyl, admitting to rape and abandonment in a remote forest.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Horrible and disgusting': Cassie's graphic testimony of abuse leaves Sean 'Diddy' Combs' fate hanging in balance

Cassie Ventura's testimony highlights allegations of physical and sexual abuse by Sean 'Diddy' Combs during their relationship.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cassie Ventura rushed to labor and delivery unit of NYC hospital two weeks after grueling Diddy trial testimony: reports

Cassie Ventura, pregnant and star witness in Diddy's trial, was hospitalized, possibly due to complications following her emotionally challenging testimony.
#francois-bayrou
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

A 32-year-old man, held captive for 20 years, reflects on his first exposure to the outside world during an ambulance ride.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Trauma History Is No Excuse for Abuse

Trauma history does not excuse abusive behavior.
One can recognize trauma while addressing wrongs.
Many survivors rationalize abuse due to childhood conditioning.
Systemic changes are needed for survivor support.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

'I am speaking out today to begin the process of reclaiming my life': Man who says he was held captive in Conn. home for 20 years makes first public comments

A man, freed after 20 years of captivity, celebrates his newfound freedom and reclaims control over his life by choosing a new name.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

17 Shocking And Heartbreaking Celebrity Revelations They Revealed In Their Memoirs

Brooke Shields highlights the lack of consent in medical procedures affecting women's bodies in her memoir.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Relationships

"I Aged Ten Years Overnight": People Are Revealing The Things That "Aged Them Like Milk"

Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

A 32-year-old man, held captive for 20 years, reflects on his first exposure to the outside world during an ambulance ride.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Trauma History Is No Excuse for Abuse

Trauma history does not excuse abusive behavior.
One can recognize trauma while addressing wrongs.
Many survivors rationalize abuse due to childhood conditioning.
Systemic changes are needed for survivor support.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

'I am speaking out today to begin the process of reclaiming my life': Man who says he was held captive in Conn. home for 20 years makes first public comments

A man, freed after 20 years of captivity, celebrates his newfound freedom and reclaims control over his life by choosing a new name.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

17 Shocking And Heartbreaking Celebrity Revelations They Revealed In Their Memoirs

Brooke Shields highlights the lack of consent in medical procedures affecting women's bodies in her memoir.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Relationships

"I Aged Ten Years Overnight": People Are Revealing The Things That "Aged Them Like Milk"

#womens-rights
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan labor attache in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable women seeking help by demanding sex or money for assistance.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan labor attache in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable women seeking help by demanding sex or money for assistance.
#child-cruelty
#trauma
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Myth That Abusive Parents Were Doing the Best They Could

Denial in abusive families acts as a survival mechanism, helping individuals cope with trauma by avoiding acknowledgment of abuse.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm justifiably, unapologetically angry. Angry that Opus Dei exists - a relic of cruelty with no place in this world'

Anne Marie Allen reveals her harrowing experience of servitude and self-mortification in a secretive Catholic organization.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Sarah Silverman thought her brother died in a crib accident - until her dad shared a different story

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'Living under total obedience in Opus Dei meant constant fear. Always on high alert. Never being able to relax. Every thought, action or hesitation was judged by the numeraries'

Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Myth That Abusive Parents Were Doing the Best They Could

Denial in abusive families acts as a survival mechanism, helping individuals cope with trauma by avoiding acknowledgment of abuse.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm justifiably, unapologetically angry. Angry that Opus Dei exists - a relic of cruelty with no place in this world'

Anne Marie Allen reveals her harrowing experience of servitude and self-mortification in a secretive Catholic organization.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Sarah Silverman thought her brother died in a crib accident - until her dad shared a different story

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'Living under total obedience in Opus Dei meant constant fear. Always on high alert. Never being able to relax. Every thought, action or hesitation was judged by the numeraries'

Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

On Father's Day, I'm thankful for a special uncle and making amends with my Dad

Father's Day evokes complex emotions tied to absence, abuse, and the influence of surrogate families.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Abuse towards London Ambulance staff on the rise

Last year over the same time period there were 691 reported incidents of abuse against LAS staff, compared to 781 this year, showing a significant uptick.
London politics
#healthcare
#relationships
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sweden faces call to halt international adoptions after inquiry finds abuses and fraud

A Swedish commission recommended Monday that international adoptions be stopped after an investigation found a series of abuses and fraud dating back decades.
UK news
#zion-williamson
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
LA Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans Star Zion Williamson Accused of Rape by Former Girlfriend

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and abusive behavior from a former girlfriend in a lawsuit.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
LA Lakers

Lawsuit Accuses Zion Williamson of Rape, Abuse

Zion Williamson is accused of rape and abuse in a lawsuit filed by a former partner.
LA Lakers
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New Orleans Pelicans Star Zion Williamson Accused of Rape by Former Girlfriend

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and abusive behavior from a former girlfriend in a lawsuit.
#cassie
DC food
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Kid Cudi Testifies in Diddy Trial

Diddy's alleged threats and abusive behavior were central to Cassie's and Cudi's testimonies, highlighting the fear they experienced during their relationship.
NYC music
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Cassie told Sean Diddy' Combs I'm not a rag doll' after 2016 hotel assault

R&B singer Cassie testified against Sean Diddy Combs, detailing abuse and asserting her identity in a tumultuous relationship.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Thought I was going to die': Youth, whistleblower describe officer violence in two California juvenile halls

The article reveals serious allegations of abuse and neglect at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, highlighting systemic issues within the juvenile justice system.
NYC music
fromwww.nydailynews.com
2 months ago

Sean Diddy' Combs trial: Most shocking bombshells from Cassie testimony

Cassie Ventura revealed traumatic experiences during her testimony against Sean Diddy Combs, including abuse and manipulation throughout their over decade-long relationship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Court urged to jail Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father for regime of repeated abuse'

Jakob Ingebrigtsen described experiencing repeated abuse from his father from a young age, highlighting a culture of fear that affected his upbringing and future.
Parenting
#child-welfare
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A baby died on an L.A. County monitor's watch. Her family claims she abused her kids

A woman with a history of child abuse supervised visits between a mother and her baby, resulting in tragedy and legal action.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' Shows Family Court Flaws

Natalia Grace's case highlights significant flaws in the judicial system regarding the protection of abuse victims.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A baby died on an L.A. County monitor's watch. Her family claims she abused her kids

A woman with a history of child abuse supervised visits between a mother and her baby, resulting in tragedy and legal action.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' Shows Family Court Flaws

Natalia Grace's case highlights significant flaws in the judicial system regarding the protection of abuse victims.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Missing Wisconsin mother found 'alive and well' after six decades was 'living her life' happily with new name and new husband

"I told her I wouldn't discuss her location because it is important to her. Based on the things that she told me, I think that she is confident in the decision that she made. 'Did what she had to do,' type thing," said Detective Issac Hanson.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Wis. man accused of imprisoning, sexually assaulting 3 girls, with 1 victim forced to drink from basement puddle in captivity: disturbing court docs

A Milwaukee man is accused of horrific abuse against three young girls, including imprisonment and sexual assault.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Three Steps to Breaking Your Negative Relationship Patterns

Recognizing the connection between current partners and childhood abuse is essential for healing.
Processing trauma emotions helps in breaking unhealthy relationship patterns.
#child-safety
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dear Abby: My mom won't let me cut-off my sex offender dad

Prioritize child safety by setting firm boundaries with family members, especially regarding contact with a registered sex offender.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dear Abby: My mom won't let me cut-off my sex offender dad

Prioritize child safety by setting firm boundaries with family members, especially regarding contact with a registered sex offender.
Black Lives Matter
fromPage Six
2 months ago

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe accused of rape, battery in $50M lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe has been sued for $50 million over allegations of rape and battery by a woman after a controlling and abusive relationship.
Video games
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Video Game Version of Abby Anderson Thinks HBO Made a Wise Choice

Abby Anderson's character portrayal in HBO's The Last of Us is designed to prepare viewers for Joel's intense death scene.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Childhood Patterns That Fuel Enmeshment and Perfectionism

Children often believe they are responsible for neglect or abuse due to their understanding of cause and effect.
Moral perfectionism can be a defense mechanism, leading children to think that being good equals control and happiness.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Man held captive in Connecticut house of horrors for 20 years breaks silence

A Connecticut man, freed after 20 years of captivity, is reclaiming his identity and expressing gratitude for support received post-rescue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ireland's mother-and-baby homes are a stain on the Catholic church - but this latest refusal to atone is a new low | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

There are some stories so horrifying that their details embed themselves in your flesh and haunt you for the rest of your days. The suffering of the women and babies is one such story.
UK news
Social justice
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Do I feel I got justice? No. I feel disgusted and outraged' - Woman sexually abused by cousin hits out at lenient sentence

Sophie Brady faced abuse from her cousin starting at age seven, and when she reported it at ten, no one listened.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Everton condemn abuse of Tarkowski and family after wife posts of death threats

Everton condemns abuse against James Tarkowski after the Merseyside derby, emphasizing the unacceptable nature of threats and intimidation.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan embassy officials in Riyadh exploit desperate women seeking help from abuse.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours

Three staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Disgraced former rugby coach John McClean convicted of abusing four more teenage boys

John McClean, a former rugby coach and teacher at Terenure College, has been convicted of additional abuses, increasing the gravity of his previously acknowledged offenses.
UK news
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