This video explores how to support loved ones in abusive relationships while protecting your own mental and emotional safety. If you or a loved one is unsafe, please see the resources below. If you're aware of other resources that I haven’t mentioned, please share them in the comment section.

Timestamps

Intro [0:00 - 5:55]

Kerry’s Testimony [5:55 - 12:59]

Cycles of Abuse [12:59 - 15:25]

Victim Alienation [15:25 - 26:40]

Understanding Victim Betrayal [26:40 - 39:04]

Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones [39:04 - 47:31]

Conclusion [47:31 - 51:20]

How Abusers Prevent Their Victims From Leaving | https://myplanapp.org/blog/how-abusers-prevent-victims-from-leaving

When a Trauma Is Also a Betrayal | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/awareness-action/202211/when-trauma-is-also-betrayal

My Video on how to protect ourselves from Abuse:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) | https://www.thehotline.org/ | 1−800−799−7233

WomensLaw.org | https://www.womenslaw.org/

Love Is Respect (loveisrespect.org) | http://loveisrespect.org | 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) | https://www.rainn.org/ | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

StrongHearts Native Helpline | https://strongheartshelpline.org/ | 1-844-762-8483

The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/

How To Begin Safety Planning | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/how-to-begin-safety-planning/

Create a Safety Plan | https://www.thehotline.org/create-a-safety-plan/

Personal Safety Plan ~ (if you are living alone, if you are staying with the abuser, if you are leaving the abuser, or if you are experiencing an attack.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/personal-safety-plan/

Workplace Safety Plan (includes things you may want to consider for yourself and/or your children while you are at work.) | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/workplace-safety-plan/

College Safety Plan | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/college-safety-plan/

Safety Plan for Legal Professionals | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-legal-professionals-and-clients/

Safety Planning with Children | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-with-children/

Safety Planning for Teens | https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/safety-planning-for-teens/

Stalking Safety Planning (The National Center for Victims of Crime) | http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center

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How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved | https://a.co/d/h4pRm99

20+ dating safety tips | https://www.realgirlreview.com/dating-safety-tips/

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