Leaving an abusive relationship can feel isolating and scary. Having a safety plan in place can help make the process easier. Leaving an abusive relationship can feel frightening, especially if you ...

London Powers' mother said she was experiencing domestic violence. So Powers, a rising senior at N.C. Central University, sought to leave her relationship, a time that experts say can be the most ...

I've been consumed with the news this week about Brandon Thessfeld's arrest in the grisly murder of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial. I am reminded of the arrest of Ayoola Ajayi last month in the murder ...

It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Dear Annie: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...

Words can either build bridges or walls. Learn how to support someone in an abusive relationship by being mindful of how you speak and offering non-judgmental support. If you’ve ever seen someone ...

As the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues, expect to hear more terms and conditions related to allegedly abusive relationships. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of those terms you might ...

"I'm telling this story to highlight the fact that we are not alone, sadly it is super common," she captioned an Instagram Reel Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Domestic violence homicide rates in NC rose to 90 cases in 2024, highest in a six-year period. The most dangerous period in an abusive relationship is when a survivor tires to leave. Advocates urge ...

As the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues, expect to hear more terms and conditions related to allegedly abusive relationships. Combs was arrested in September 2024 at a Manhattan hotel and was ...