Women abuse is considered the physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse of women by their intimate partners.
Abuse can occur in relationships whether the people are married, common law, dating and same-sex couples. It can occur in both current and former relationships. In fact, we know that leaving the abusive partner can be the most dangerous period of time for the woman.
The impact of abuse can be feelings of powerlessness, low self-esteem, mistrust of others, fear of relationships/men, insomnia, acute anxiety, fear of the abuser, compliant behaviour, emotional turmoil, inability to concentrate and nervous tension. One woman said, "the bruises and cuts heal, but the blow to the self-esteem can last a lifetime."
Violence against women occurs in all communities and socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Tearmann House, a shelter for women and their children who have suffered abuse, provides shelter, information, referrals, advocacy, counselling and support groups to women and their children. Any woman who has experienced abuse can access the services of Tearmann House. Services are provided in-house as well as through outreach programs.
Tearmann House is also committed to ending the cycle of violence through public educations. Staff are in all junior and senior high schools in Pictou County. Tearmann and New Leaf, a program for men with abusive behaviours, deliver workshops on woman abuse, dating violence and sexual harassment.
For more information about Tearmann House or to talk to a counsellor, call 752-0132. All calls are confidential. Remember: no one deserves to be abused - you never hurt the one you love.
Never hurt the one you love
- Published on February 17, 2010
- Published on February 20, 2010
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Staff ~ The News
Family Violence Prevention Week
Women abuse is considered the physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse of women by their intimate partners.
Abuse can occur in relationships whether the people are married, common law, dating and same-sex couples. It can occur in both current and former relationships. In fact, we know that leaving the abusive partner can be the most dangerous period of time for the woman.
The impact of abuse can be feelings of powerlessness, low self-esteem, mistrust of others, fear of relationships/men, insomnia, acute anxiety, fear of the abuser, compliant behaviour, emotional turmoil, inability to concentrate and nervous tension. One woman said, "the bruises and cuts heal, but the blow to the self-esteem can last a lifetime."
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- been there too
- - February 22, 2010 at 14:32:07
Just thinking from NS sounds like a bitter ,scorned woman whose husband went to his mother instead of working things out with her. I was in an abusive relationship and my ex was close to his mom but she was a wonderful woman and I would never post something like that.
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- been there III
- - February 22, 2010 at 14:31:59
Sadly there are many victims out there of both sexes..... I'm a mother and a victim of violence, and I'm really disgusted with young girls today who for some reason think they can beat and hit young men (boys) just cuz they know those boys will probalby not retaliate .... ... ATTN YOUNG PEOPLE ..... all of you, KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELVES... and for mothers and fathers out there... TEACH YOUR KIDS THAT....
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- just
- - February 22, 2010 at 14:31:53
the men can go back home to their mommy's .mom would love to have there little boy's back home so mommy can take care of them.and make sure they have clean clothes and a home cooked meal.and a hug.got to go i have to call my son.to see if he dressed warm for work this snowy morning.
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- sadthought
- - February 22, 2010 at 14:31:45
It's a shame that the response to 'been there' has to be they can go back home to their mommy. I think the point is simple, the service to aid people, no matter the age or sex, who are in abusive relationships should exist. Abuse isn't just physical as the article correctly indicates and those abused aren't just limited to one sex. Definitely statistics show it is much more prominent for one sex but not exclusive to it alone. This is not to take away from the great work of the existing support centres for women and children but to suggest that something a little more concrete, maybe not a centre but at least the promotion of some specific services, to aid men who might feel they are in an abusive relationship could turn to. If it never gets used fine but if it does and it helps someone, what is wrong with that.
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- Been there
- - February 22, 2010 at 14:31:37
We all know you should never hurt the one you love, it should be a given. However it isn't, and thank goodness for places like Tearman House. One thing I am a little concerned about though is that while we have these wonderful places for women to go--where are the places for men. I know that domestic abuse against women is far more prevalent, but what about the male victims of domestic abuse? Where do they turn?
But regardless of sex, NEVER HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE!
I'm certain if the need for a men's shelter were necessary in the community, men would find a way to have one!