Discover how simple acts of regular communication can provide a lifeline of emotional support, validation, and reassurance for a woman in an abusive relationship. At the end of this episode, you will understand how and why safety check-ins, confidential conversations, and sharing vital information and resources is a vital part of empowering women in domestic violence situations.

References in this episode

Bancroft, L. Why does he do that?: Inside the minds of angry and controlling men 

Buel, S. M. 50 Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a. Why Abuse Victims Stay

Campbell, J. C. Health consequences of intimate partner violence

Your Role in Ending Femicide: Creating a Safe Space for Women in Abusive Situations 

Stark, E. Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life

Bracing the Broken: Me, You, the Church and Domestic Violence

JK Rowling tells of fear former husband would burn Harry Potter manuscript

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