by Eileen Gorski | Oct 4, 2023 | Domestic Violence
Over the next few weeks, I would like to discuss the phases of domestic violence. The first phase is known as the Honeymoon Phase. This phase takes from the old adage “the honeymoon is as good as it gets.” Picture the early stages of a relationship. The couple is...
by Eileen Gorski | Oct 4, 2023 | Domestic Violence
In Phase Two, the tensions begin to build. Often, some outside stressor begins to cause strife in the relationship. Maybe they’re having trouble at work, money is tight, or someone is dealing with physical health issues. An obvious tension begins to linger in the room...
by Eileen Gorski | Oct 4, 2023 | Domestic Violence
In Phase Three, the simmering tensions reach their boiling point. The abuser, feeling they have the upper hand, begins to escalate their behaviors to a new level. More name-calling, public and private humiliation, controlling the victim’s actions, destroying property,...
by Eileen Gorski | Oct 4, 2023 | Domestic Violence
The final phase, the Leaving Phase, seeks to break the continuing cycle of abuse. This can often be when the victim is at their most anxious. They may worry in the lead up about the repercussions of being caught or by the prospect of upsetting their abuser. Stopping...
by Eileen Gorski | Apr 26, 2021 | Domestic Violence
A Different Point of View: I became involved in Reach Out Speak Out because I know firsthand the long-lasting effects of domestic violence. I am the male spouse of a domestic violence survivor. I say male spouse as a matter of context only as I am certainly aware...
