Welcome to Silent Rights - a platform born out of the determination and resilience of Chantelle Morrison, a survivor of domestic abuse.
Silent Rights stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for women facing abuse, providing invaluable guidance and resources to navigate the challenging journey towards reclaiming one's rights and dignity.
Our mission is clear: to shed light on the shadows of abuse, to empower survivors to recognize their worth, and to provide a roadmap towards healing and rebuilding. Through our blog, we offer a comprehensive toolkit, from understanding the signs of abuse to taking concrete steps to enforce your rights.
We believe in the power of solidarity and knowledge. Together, we can break the silence, break the cycle, and build a future free from abuse. Join us as we embark on this journey of resilience, strength, and hope.
Must Reads...
Understanding Domestic Abuse
In this blog, we delve into the haunting reality of domestic abuse, a silent prison that shackles countless individuals behind closed doors. We seek to shed light on the various aspects of domestic abuse, including its definition, types, warning signs, and the profound impact it has on victims. By understanding domestic abuse better, we can begin to dismantle its insidious grip and work towards a society free from violence.
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Applying for a Protection Order
A Protection order is an order issued by a court at your request, ordering a person with whom you have or had a domestic relationship, to stop the abuse. It may also prevent the person from getting help from any other person to commit such acts. An interim protection order can also be issued at any time of the day or night for your protection.
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Holding Your Abuser Accountable
In a world where personal safety and wellbeing are paramount, it is crucial to address and confront abuse in all its forms. Far too often, victims of abuse hesitate to take legal action against their abusers due to fear, shame, or a lack of awareness of their rights. However, it is essential to understand that holding your abuser accountable by opening a case and applying for a protection order can provide you with the legal protection, support, and empowerment you need to reclaim your life.
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blog posts
The Myth of the Overworked Narcissist
If you’ve ever had a close relationship with a narcissist, you may be all too familiar with the phrase, “I’m sooo busy.” Whether it’s “Let me see if I can fit you into my busy schedule” or “I’m so tired, I work and work,” their constant complaints about how exhausted they are can be draining—especially when you know how little they actually do.
Signs Of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse includes any form of sexual violence, including non-consensual sexual contact, rape, incest, and child molestation. Sexual harassment also constitutes sexual abuse, as the victim doesn’t have to be physically touched or experience prolonged sexual assault or contact.
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a difficult aspect of emotional health. Probably the most common and easiest way to think about gaslighting is when you are psychologically manipulated by someone to question your own sanity.
Why an Abuser Will Do Whatever It Takes to Sabotage You
This post explores the reasons why a narcissistic abuser will go to great lengths to hurt, sabotage, and destroy aspects of your life—including your happiness, friendships, and career.
Different types of Narcissists
While a person can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), there is no clinical diagnosis for any subtypes of narcissism. Some types of narcissism have been identified and validated by peer-reviewed research, whereas other types have been informally named and popularized by various mental health professionals. Thus, there is no concrete number of narcissistic subtypes.
Do You Know Your Marriage Regime?
Understanding the implications of your marital regime is essential for any couple entering into
marriage. It sets the foundation for how your assets and liabilities will be managed during the course
of your marriage and in the event of a divorce or separation.
Recognizing Red Flags: Safeguarding Yourself from Toxic Relationships
To protect ourselves and promote well-being, it's crucial to be aware of the red flags that signal a toxic relationship and learn how to avoid them. In this blog post, we will explore several common red flags that can help you identify and prevent entering into an abusive relationship.
Celebrating Women’s Day in South Africa: A Tribute to Resilience and Progress
Every year on August 9th, South Africa comes alive with vibrant celebrations, inspiring events, and a renewed sense of unity as the nation commemorates Women's Day.
Navigating Parenthood Together: Understanding Parallel Parenting and Coparenting
Parenthood is a profound journey filled with joy, challenges, and an abundance of love. But when parents separate or divorce, the dynamics of parenting can become more complex. In such situations, two popular approaches emerge: parallel parenting and coparenting.
Why an Abuser Will Do Whatever It Takes to Sabotage You
This post explores the reasons why a narcissistic abuser will go to great lengths to hurt, sabotage, and destroy aspects of your life—including your happiness, friendships, and career.
The Painful Reality: How Abusers Weaponize Children in Custody Battles
Custody battles are emotionally draining experiences for any parent, but they can become even more harrowing when one party involved is an abusive partner. Abusers often resort to manipulative tactics, including using children as pawns, in an attempt to hurt their ex-spouse and gain custody. In this blog post, we will shed light on the heartbreaking reality of how abusers exploit their own children to achieve their malicious goals.
Know your Human Rights
The concept of human rights allows people to speak up when they experience abuse and corruption. The concept of human rights empowers people and tells them that they deserve dignity from society. For more information visit the South African Human Rights Commission
Signs Someone Is Manipulating You
Are you feeling confused or guilty and not sure why? You could be sensing manipulation. Identifying the signs can help.
Why Do People Abuse?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict their partners, and they may enjoy the feeling that exerting power gives them. They often believe that their own feelings and needs should be the priority in their relationships, so they use abusive tactics to dismantle equality and make their partners feel less valuable and deserving of respect in the relationship.
Love Bombing: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Heart
Love is a complex and beautiful emotion that we all desire in our lives. However, there are times when individuals with ulterior motives use a tactic known as "love bombing" to manipulate and control their targets.
South African Heritage Day: Celebrating Diversity, Unity, and Identity
In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of South African Heritage Day, exploring why it is important and how it brings people from diverse backgrounds together in a spirit of unity.
Self-care Tips To Heal From Trauma And Abuse
Survivors of abuse can practice some self-care that encourages emotional healing and helps them reconnect with themselves. Read on to learn more about abuse, as well as some self-care tips that foster healing from trauma.
Survivor Story: Ena Berger
Ena Berger, a mother to two beautiful children, survived 9 bullets after being shot by a man she loved in 2012.
Releasing Emotional Pain
Releasing Your Emotional Pain Is a Necessity!
Anyone in the mental health field will tell you that if you repress pain long enough, it will show up in other ways and areas of your life. Repressing pain will also hamper your ability to function the way you’d like, and people who know you will notice. It may also temporarily turn you into a jerk or a hot mess.
Why an Abuser Will Do Whatever It Takes to Sabotage You
This post explores the reasons why a narcissistic abuser will go to great lengths to hurt, sabotage, and destroy aspects of your life—including your happiness, friendships, and career.
The Importance of Planning for Your Future After Abuse
Recovering from the trauma of abuse is a journey that requires immense strength and resilience. One crucial aspect of this journey is planning for your future. While it may seem daunting, setting goals and creating a roadmap for your life after abuse can be an empowering and transformative experience.
How to Deal with Narcissistic Family Members
In this blog post, we will explore practical tips on how to deal with narcissistic family members while preserving your mental and emotional health.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, can come in many different forms. At the root of all forms of abuse, however, is the need for the abusive partner to keep power and control over the victim.
From Victim to Survivor: Embracing a New Identity
This post explores the various elements involved in this profound shift and the strategies that can help us cultivate a survivor mentality.
Understanding Domestic Abuse
In this blog, we delve into the haunting reality of domestic abuse, a silent prison that shackles countless individuals behind closed doors. By understanding domestic abuse better, we can begin to dismantle its insidious grip and work towards a society free from violence.
From Victim to Survivor: Embracing a New Identity
This post explores the various elements involved in this profound shift and the strategies that can help us cultivate a survivor mentality.
You Are Not Crazy, Your Self-Worth is Inherent
If you’ve been on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing touch with yourself and the world around you. Narcissists are adept at creating confusion, manipulating perceptions, and warping your sense of reality. But here’s what you need to know—you’re not crazy, and the chaos they created was deliberate. Understanding the effects of narcissistic abuse can help you make sense of what you’ve experienced and start reclaiming your identity.
How to Deal with Narcissistic Family Members
In this blog post, we will explore practical tips on how to deal with narcissistic family members while preserving your mental and emotional health.
When Your Adult Child Becomes an Abuser
As a parent, you've nurtured, guided, and protected your child throughout their life, always hoping they would grow into a responsible and compassionate adult. However, what do you do when you discover that your adult child has become an abuser? This is a challenging and heart-wrenching situation, and it's essential to approach it with empathy, concern, and a clear plan.
Help create a precedent for Cyber Crime
Help Zen with a private prosecution.
This type of cybercrime has not yet been prosecuted successfully in South Africa. After having been unsuccessful with the authorities, she must pursue this matter privately.
Why Do People Abuse?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict their partners, and they may enjoy the feeling that exerting power gives them. They often believe that their own feelings and needs should be the priority in their relationships, so they use abusive tactics to dismantle equality and make their partners feel less valuable and deserving of respect in the relationship.
Identifying Narcissistic Behavior
Recognizing narcissistic behavior is essential for women (and anyone) to maintain healthy relationships and protect their well-being. It's important to remember that narcissism exists on a spectrum, and not all individuals who exhibit these traits are narcissists.
Cybercrime and Domestic Violence
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. While most cybercrimes are carried out in order to generate profit for the cybercriminals, some cybercrimes are carried out against computers or devices directly to damage or disable them.