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Things an abuser will say to make it seem like they aren't abusive: 1. If I were really abusive, I would've done worse. 2. We were both toxic. 3. She/He brings out the worst in me. 4. I never actually hit them. 5. I was just angry. 6. They're exaggerating. 7. I was drunk/stressed/high going through a lot. 8. Nobody else has ever accused me of this. 9. My ex is crazy. 10. Why didn't they leave sooner if I was so abusive? 11. Why did we look happy in photos if they were so scared of me? 12. I go to church now. 13. Everyone who actually knows me knows I'm a good person. 14. They're just trying to ruin my life. - toninovvva
October 28, 2026 at 9:33 PM
gardenlobster.bsky.social
This goes for typed words, too. My ex was a keyboard warrior. Psychological abuse is still violence.

#domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #dvmonth #dvawarenessmoth #ipv #narcissisticabuse #abusesurvivor #survivorstrong #CPTSD #healing #healingjourney
Hurting her with your mouth instead of your hands doesn't make you less abusive. Scars on the heart don't fade like bruises do.
October 21, 2026 at 12:52 PM
gardenlobster.bsky.social
This is where I was after suffering abuse in my last relationship. He wasn't worth it. My life is worth so much more. I just couldn't see it at the time. Please stay. It can and does get better.

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For the second year in a row, more victims of domestic abuse have died by suicide than were killed by a current or former partner Research from Women's Aid's national organization found that almost half of survivors supported by domestic abuse services needed help with their mental health, with survivors being three times more likely to attempt suicide.
October 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM
gladeaf.bsky.social
💜 You Are Not Alone — Help Is Available 💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. No one deserves abuse. Everyone deserves safety, respect, and support. Read more: GLADinc.org/DVMonth
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM