Tagged: Domestic Violence

3 articles tagged with Domestic Violence.

Self-Advocacy Women's Issues Domestic Violence

When You’ve Learned to Second-Guess Yourself, Self-Advocacy Isn’t as Simple as “Speaking Up”

“Advocate for yourself” is common advice. Ask questions. Set boundaries. Tell people what you need. Speak up when something is wrong. On the surface, this seems straightforward. In practice, self-advocacy can be much more complicated, particularly for women who have spent significant periods of their lives learning that speaking up comes with consequences. What happens when asking q

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·6 min

Divorce Women's Issues Families

You Have an Attorney, a Therapist and Other Professionals. Why Do You Still Feel Like You’re Drowning?

There is an assumption that once a woman has the right professionals around her, things should begin to feel more manageable. Sometimes they do. An attorney can explain legal rights and options. A therapist can provide a place to process experiences and understand emotional or relational patterns. A financial professional can help make sense of assets, debts and budgets. A physician can address

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·7 min

relationships Women's Issues Divorce

You Don’t Have to Call It Abuse to Know Something Isn’t Right

There was a long time when I knew something wasn’t right in my relationship without fully understanding what I was experiencing. I knew I didn’t want to be screamed at. I knew being called names wasn’t okay. I knew I shouldn’t be mocked or ridiculed because I didn’t know something, didn’t hear something correctly, or held a different opinion. In the beginning,

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·8 min

Tagged: Domestic Violence

When You’ve Learned to Second-Guess Yourself, Self-Advocacy Isn’t as Simple as “Speaking Up”

You Have an Attorney, a Therapist and Other Professionals. Why Do You Still Feel Like You’re Drowning?

You Don’t Have to Call It Abuse to Know Something Isn’t Right

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