The Savagery of Stigma, Part Two
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is a serious, growing, and potentially life-threatening public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Within the LGBTQ+ community, IPV/A describes physical, sexual, emotional, and/or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. And due to stigma, this hellish and dysfunctional cycle of behavior is often dramatically underreported. So, what is [...]
The Savagery of Stigma, Part One
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is a serious, growing, and potentially life-threatening public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Within the LGBTQ+ community, IPV/A describes physical, sexual, emotional, and/or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. And due to stigma, this hellish and dysfunctional cycle of behavior is often dramatically underreported. So, what is [...]
I Really Thought He Loved Me! Part Two
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My last several posts focused on Separation Violence and Abuse, which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One of the most pervasive and entrenched misconceptions regarding IPV/A is that victims will be safe if [...]
I Really Thought He Loved Me!
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My previous IPV/A articles for Wyattevans.com and Qstack (the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks) focused on Separation Violence and Abuse (SVA), which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One of the most pervasive and entrenched misconceptions [...]
The Most Dangerous Point
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My previous IPV/A articles for Wyattevans.com and Qstack (the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks) revealed the most common myths of this demoralizing and destructive cycle of behavior. Today, I’m focusing on Separation Violence and Abuse, which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional [...]
October Is Purple Month!
It’s purple month! You might ask: “What’s that?” Allow me to explain. We wear purple—actually, a purple ribbon—as a symbol used to honor victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence/abuse. October has been designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ+ community is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). According [...]
THE MYTHS OF IPV/A, PART TWO
Greetings! Check out my new post on Qstack, 'The LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks,' for a read! It exposes the myths of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ+ community. I’m sure you’ve heard these misconceptions and falsehoods at some point. It’s essential to dispel them to truly make your “Great Escape” [...]
THE MYTHS OF IPV/A, PART ONE
Greetings! Give my new post on Qstack, the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks, a read! It exposes the myths of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ+ community. I’m sure you’ve heard these myths and falsehoods at some point. It’s essential to dispel them to truly make your “Great Escape” from IPV/A, which is a dysfunctional, destructive, and [...]
The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Nineteen: Broken Dreams, Broken Bones
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a specific demoralizing, insidious, and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community. This is Part 19 of the ongoing series that addresses this potentially life-threatening syndrome of violence and abuse. Anyone can become a victim of [...]
The IPV/A Chronicles, Part 18: It’s Purple Power!
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a specific insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 18 of the ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. October Is Purple Month! You might ask, “Oh, [...]
The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Seventeen: The Ten Myths of IPV/A
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious, and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community. This is Part Seventeen of the ongoing series that addresses this potentially life-threatening syndrome of violence and abuse. As a journalist [...]
The Realness of “SHATTERED!”
Compelling. Instructive. Engaging. Insightful. Powerful These words describe my recent appearance on the podcast, 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk., another stop on my ongoing Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—SHATTERED! book tour. 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. is hosted by Rick Clemons, the celebrated certified life coach and TEDx speaker. Mr. Clemons has helped thousands of people in over 50 [...]
The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Sixteen: Making Your “Great Escape!”
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ+ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 16 of an ongoing series that addresses this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. Within the LGBTQ+ community, Domestic Violence and [...]