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.
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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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Navigating the Path to Love: Starting Dating After Experiencing Abuse
Dating can be an exciting and transformative journey, filled with hope, joy, and the prospect of finding love. However, for individuals who have experienced abuse in the past, taking that first step into the dating world can feel daunting and overwhelming. It is essential to approach dating with self-care, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth.
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.
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.
WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!
We are all entitled to human rights. These include the right to health, education, political participation, economic well-being and freedom from violence, among many others.
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.
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.
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.
Protection Orders
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.
Be careful what you post on social media
Freedom of expression. Be careful what you post on social media...
We live in a digital world with the ability to reach thousands to millions of people with the press of a button. It is easy to express your views on social media platforms and not always think of the consequences.
The Role of Therapy and Counseling in Recovery from Abuse and Violence
Abuse and violence can leave deep emotional and psychological scars on survivors. The journey towards healing is often challenging and complex. One crucial element in this process is therapy and counseling.
Oppose all forms of child abuse：The rights and interests of children are inviolable
As minors by law, children do not have autonomy or the right to make
decisions on their own for themselves in any known jurisdiction of the world. Instead their
adult caregivers, including parents, social workers, teachers, youth workers, and others, are
vested with that authority, depending on the circumstances. Hence, the responsibility for
safeguarding children’s rights lies with adults.
Trauma Bonding
Trauma bonding is a psychological response to abuse. It occurs when the abused person forms an unhealthy bond with the person who abuses them. The person experiencing abuse may develop sympathy for the abusive person, which becomes reinforced by cycles of abuse, followed by remorse. Stockholm syndrome is one type of trauma bonding.
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.
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Gender-Based Violence Head-On
Gender-based violence is a grave global issue that affects millions of individuals regardless of their age, ethnicity, or social status. It is a pervasive problem that thrives in silence, perpetuating cycles of abuse and inequality. However, there is hope. By breaking the silence and confronting gender-based violence head-on, we can create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered.
How to Recognize the Signs of Mental and Emotional Abuse
You probably know many of the more obvious signs of mental and emotional abuse. But when you’re in the midst of it, it can be easy to miss the persistent undercurrent of abusive behavior.
Psychological abuse involves a person’s attempts to frighten, control, or isolate you. It’s in the abuser’s words and actions, as well as their persistence in these behaviors.
The Road to Healing: Processing Trauma and Building Resilience after Abuse
In the aftermath of abuse, the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and uncertain. The road to recovery requires courage, patience, and a commitment to self-care.
Recognizing and Avoiding One-Sided Relationships
Relationships are meant to be a two-way street, where both individuals contribute, communicate, and support each other. However, one-sided relationships can be toxic and emotionally draining. In this blog post, we'll explore what a one-sided relationship is, identify red flags, and discuss strategies to avoid falling into this imbalance.
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.
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.
Intersectionality and Abuse: Addressing the Unique Challenges Faced by Different Communities
Abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all walks of life, regardless of their background. However, it's essential to recognize that not all survivors of abuse face the same challenges. Intersectionality, a concept that originated from critical race theory, emphasizes that people's experiences are shaped by a complex interplay of various social identities such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, and more.
How to Set Boundaries
Boundaries can help you retain a sense of identity and personal space, and they’re easier to create and maintain than you might think.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Affirmations with Action After Abuse
Healing from the trauma of abuse is a journey that demands strength, patience, and the right tools. One such tool that has gained prominence in recent years is the practice of combining affirmations with actionable steps. This dynamic approach empowers survivors to not only reshape their mindset but also take tangible strides towards recovery and self-empowerment.
Harassment Order
If you’re a victim of abusive or threatening behaviour by someone other than a person that’s living with you, or with whom you have a domestic relationship, you can apply for a Harassment Order.
Love After Abuse: Healthy Relationships and Red Flags
Recovering from an abusive relationship can be an arduous journey, but it is possible to find love and build healthy relationships again. In this blog, we will explore the key elements of healthy relationships and identify red flags that can help you navigate the complexities of love after abuse.
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.
Escaping the Darkness: Planning Your Exit Strategy in an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is a courageous and life-changing decision. As you embark on your journey toward freedom and healing, it is essential to develop a well-thought-out exit strategy. Planning your escape carefully can help ensure your safety and provide you with the best possible chance of a successful transition.
Be careful what you post on social media
Freedom of expression. Be careful what you post on social media...
We live in a digital world with the ability to reach thousands to millions of people with the press of a button. It is easy to express your views on social media platforms and not always think of the consequences.
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.
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.
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.
Love After Abuse: Healthy Relationships and Red Flags
Recovering from an abusive relationship can be an arduous journey, but it is possible to find love and build healthy relationships again. In this blog, we will explore the key elements of healthy relationships and identify red flags that can help you navigate the complexities of love after abuse.
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.
Signs of narcissistic behavior
Narcissism is extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people.