Karen McAndless-Davis and three survivors of abuse talk about the reality and impact of abuse in marriage. The speakers touch on some of the different types of abuse – verbal, emotional, financial, and spiritual. They speak to the devastating impact that abuse has on the lives of women and their children. This message took place…
It’s not just high school and university students who graduate. The women from our When Love Hurts support groups do too. In June we held our annual Spring Social and Graduation ceremony. Thirty women came together for a double celebration: we celebrated the continuing work of our Society, and the journey of the women completing…
Exciting news. We are participating in the Value Village fundraising program, FUNDrive. Our goal is to raise $500 for the work of RESPECT by gathering unwanted clothing and household items. Can you help us reach our goal? Do you have unwanted items you would like to clear out of your house? If so, read on…….. The Step…
Lots has been happening so far in 2021 for RESPECT Society for Women.
I was abused by my husband for the entirety of our 12 year relationship. It took me 12 years to put a name to this crazy behaviour, because this abuse did not take the form of physical blows. It started off subtly with mindgames, teasing. He found it funny to see me get upset, so…
Abusive behaviour is often cyclical, involving honeymoon, tension and explosion phases.