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Judges are being called out for dismissing rape claims in a powerful letter
The way judges deal with rape and abuse in family cases is “outdated”.
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- Hollie Richardson
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“I am a survivor of domestic abuse. This is my story”
Warning: this story might be difficult to read.
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- Stylist Team
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Life
Psychologist reveals 3 coping strategies for dealing with toxic relationships
We all encounter toxic people at some point in our lives. These tips could help you cope.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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People
Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist reveals she is a “survivor of domestic violence”
“I learned what it felt like to be pinned down and slapped repeatedly.”
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- Jessica Rapana
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- Kelly Sundberg
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Exclusive: Kelly Sundberg gets real about the healing power of storytelling
“I’ve had to grieve and say goodbye to the girl I was before my abuse,” says the author.
People
Dylan Farrow really isn’t here for Scarlett Johansson’s defence of Woody Allen
“Scarlett has a long way to go in understanding the issues she claims to champion,” tweeted Farrow.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Nicki Minaj wants to change the way we talk about women in abusive relationships
Nicki Minaj’s powerful Twitter thread about her abusive ex has gone viral – and for good reason.
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Denied a trial, Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have shared their powerful testimony regardless
"Jeffrey may no longer be here to hear it, I will not stop fighting, and I will not be silenced anymore."
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Financial abuse might not be visible, but Serena Williams is fighting to change that
The tennis champion is shining a light on the often-overlooked form of domestic abuse.
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
Sky Ferreira says gaslighting is a “go-to tactic” for music executives
“The entertainment industry is filled with underqualified bullies and morons.”
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- Lauren Geall
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- Sarah Shaffi
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This is why MPs are calling for a ban on gagging orders on victims of sexual harassment
NDAs should not be used as an excuse not to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment.
People
Amber Heard says she was punished for speaking out about abuse claims
Actor launches blistering attack on treatment of female survivors
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- Anna Brech
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People
Emma Thompson won’t work with Hollywood men accused of misconduct
The actress sent a letter outlining why when she quit a movie helmed by John Lasseter, the disgraced former Pixar chief
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
The Michael Jackson documentary trailer is here, and it’s “devastating”
The creators of the series have also responded to backlash from the singer's estate
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Mandy Moore reveals she was “drowning” in abusive marriage to Ryan Adams
“I was living my life for him. It [was] an entirely unhealthy dynamic. I had no sense of self"
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
The Ryan Adams allegations show anyone is capable of abuse
Even apparently romantic, sensitive musicians
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- Emily Baker
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Life
The Lorena Bobbitt documentary vows to finally tell her side of the story
The woman who cut off her husband’s penis after years of alleged abuse is the subject of a new true crime series
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Netflix’s Dirty John is a masterclass in coercive control
Based on a true story, the show is a stark reminder that abuse doesn’t always have to be physical.
People
“Horrifying and indefensible”: Lady Gaga pulls song with R. Kelly from streaming services
The singer has apologized to all victims of assault
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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