The cycle of abuse includes four stages—tension building, abuse, reconciliation, and calm—that allow abusers to control their victims through fear and manipulation. This pattern can trap victims and ...

In light of two recent domestic violence cases that have captured the community’s attention, local law enforcement and advocacy groups sat down with an Anniston Star reporter to speak out and bring ...

The cycle of abuse is a theory conceptualized in 1979 by Lenore Walker that identifies continual, repeated events in an abusive relationship. It was originally established as a means of ...

Understanding this cycle isn't about placing blame; it's about recognizing the dynamics at play, gaining clarity, and ultimately, finding pathways to safety and healing. Whether you're personally ...