The Voice of Us

01/07/2022

FRIDAYS WITH TVOU:

Leslie Steiner fell in deep love to her ex. Breaking up due to abusing her routinely for days. She held a TEDTalk podcast and shared her story about the misconceptions of domestic violence and the solution to silence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1yW5IsnSjo

Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the dark story...

30/06/2022

The $150 Million Depp-Heard defamation case was one of the most
sought out and viewed trials of the year. From determining the truth of their experiences using evidence and the verdict of the jurors. The confrontation of these ex-spouses faced
each other believing their own version of truth. Leading to the question:

What happened to their relationship that caused the trial?

Below is an infographic image discussing the summarized version of the trial. Who is the real monster here?

More details at this link: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-defamation-trial-summary-timeline-rcna26136/

30/06/2022

According to a WebMD article, look for these signs that signal violence towards their partner, relative, etc.:

Physical
- Threats to incapacitate your well-being
- Forced actions without consent

Emotional
- Embarrasses you in front of everyone
- Gaslights when you're together

If you noticed someone who showed these signs, talk to that person. He/She needs a companion during these dark times and don’t forget to report that individual.

More information at: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-domestic-abuse-signs

29/06/2022

The central dialectic of psychological trauma is the tension between the will to deny terrible events and the will to proclaim them aloud. When survivors from abused atrocities recount their experiences, they frequently do unbelievable actions in a way that is highly emotional, contradictory, and disjointed. This undermines their credibility and serves the twin imperatives of telling the truth and secrecy.

Upon finally identifying the truth, survivors can start their path towards healing. However, secrecy rules far too frequently. And the traumatic event's tale emerges as a symptom rather than a verbal narrative.

28/06/2022

If you are frightened of your partner, this is a major r̲e̲d̲ ̲f̲l̲a̲g̲. You may be afraid to express yourself. Fear has no place in a healthy relationship.

You might confuse the indicators as harmless pranks. But Domestic Violence is an abusive situation committed by abusive individuals. Whether they're from family, love, or friend. The constants and variables of violence are always there.