Virtual Disclosure, Reproductive Coercion, and the Spaces We Create for Honesty

How to support someone in a controlling or abusive relationship without causing unintentional harm

"Help is available." "Just leave." "You have to move on." This article explores how some of the most familiar messages about relationship abuse can unintentionally shift responsibility from systems and society onto the people they're meant to support.

The misguided "advice", how it's wrong and why we can't move on until the past is settled.

The link between trauma and pelvic health is well-documented in clinical settings but is only now becoming a part of the conversation in the domestic violence space.

One of the most painful experiences for people living with coercive control is realizing that others often cannot see what is happening — even when the signs feel obvious to the person living inside it.

Navigating the identity "crisis" after abuse. What it means to integrate the person you were, the one you are becoming, and who others believe you are.

The study claims that the chronic stress and hormonal disruption associated with relationship abuse behaviors correlated with a 78% increase in chronic erectile dysfunction over the study period.

There is a shadow side to Women’s History Month. It is a history not of triumph, but of tactical erasure.

To protect your kids and your peace of mind, you need more than just memories. You need evidence.

It’s a psychological term, but the idea behind it is something many people recognize immediately. Our brains like to know what’s going to happen next.

The economic burden of domestic violence and what it takes to change the truth. Spoiler alert - change requires action.

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If a parent is unable to meet a child’s needs because communication is being intentionally disrupted, that is not an accident. That is sabotage.

Co-parenting with someone who thrives on conflict is a specific kind of exhaustion. You start out just trying to solve a simple problem—confirming a pickup time, updating about a school event, asking a reasonable question—and suddenly you’re in a tornado of accusations, drama, or manufactured emergencies.

We’re on the same team helping expose something that has been hidden for too long: the divide between who trusted the system, and who never could.

Both covert and overt abusers seek control, superiority, and emotional dominance. The difference lies in their methods and how the harm is experienced.

Family courts often fail to see abuse, and fail to respond appropriately even when they do.

The new Trauma-Informed Algorithmic Assessment Toolkit sets standards for empathic AI chatbots. People who have been traumatized need specialized support that avoids retraumatization, and the toolkit offers valuable AI chatbot audit criteria.

Over the past few weeks, we've released several new features to make Aimee more impactful and useful for all of our Aimee Says More Subscribers. We have even more planned. Here are a few of the larger changes you may notice in your account.

The anticipated cuts to VOCA funding are on everyone's mind. These reductions pose serious challenges to providing critical services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. We know you're already considering how to shift resources and sustain your work in the face of these changes.

Victims and survivors can find it challenging to share the painful details of their experience with domestic violence. The fear of rejection, judgment, or disbelief is a powerful silencer, preventing many from seeking the support and validation they desperately need. But the advent of AI advocates like Aimee is changing the landscape of support for victims of abuse.

Aimee Says helps family law attorneys support their clients, uncover harmful, hidden forms of abuse and win cases.

Relationship abuse is prevalent in college aged adults, and the impacts can be devastating. Every college student should know about Aimee, the AI companion for people experiencing relationship abuse.

For some, the only way to end abuse is requires living in a domestic violence shelter. When there are children involved, it's hard to know how to respond to their questions.

We recently completed our first webinar where we talked through several use cases for Aimee, best practices, our story, and our vision for how we can impact this important issue.

In the journey toward healing and empowerment, survivors of domestic violence navigate through various forms of abuse, with stalking standing out as both pervasive and particularly menacing. Stalking, a term that often evokes images of shadowed figures and unmarked letters, is, in reality, a complex pattern of behavior rooted in obsession and the need for control. This article aims to shed light on the nature of stalking, its impact on survivors, and the steps towards safety and recovery.

In the journey of healing and empowerment, recognizing and defining psychological abuse is a pivotal step for survivors. Psychological abuse, a form of abuse that's less visible yet profoundly impactful, can leave deep emotional scars. This article aims to clarify what psychological abuse is, and equally important, what it isn't, providing a foundation of understanding for survivors.

Financial abuse is a hidden form of domestic violence where control is exerted through financial means. It traps victims by restricting their financial independence, making it hard to break free. Learn the signs, seek help, and support survivors.

Digital abuse, a pervasive issue in today's tech-savvy society, involves the misuse of technology to control, harass, or intimidate a partner. This type of abuse spans various forms, including cyberstalking, unauthorized access to personal devices, and manipulation via digital communications. Shockingly, statistics reveal that 1 in 4 people have fallen victim to digital abuse, illustrating its widespread impact. Furthermore, the prevalence of revenge porn, a distressing form of digital abuse, affects 1 in 12 people, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and solutions to combat these digital violations of privacy and safety.