“He stole from me and left me in £30k of debt”: what you need to know about economic abuse
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Strong Women
Female athletes are being trolled about their bodies and it needs to stop
A survey reveals that the fittest female athletes on the planet are self-conscious about their body. This is a problem.
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- Miranda Larbi
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TV
Netflix’s Betty Broderick Story, gaslighting, and “angry women”
Betty is supposed to be the villain of Dirty John season 2, so why do so many viewers feel sorry for her?
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- Sohel Sarkar
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Entertainment
The anti-romcom: 13 horror films about toxic relationships
From co-dependency to gaslighting, these horror films are guaranteed to get under the skin of anyone who’s ever endured a bad relationship.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Why those Johnny Depp and Amber Heard headlines are so dangerous
Jess Phillips has underlined the big problem with the tabloids’ coverage of the Johnny Depp libel trial.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Moya Crockett and Hollie Richardson
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The domestic abuse bill has finally returned to parliament – so what’s next?
A new version of the domestic abuse bill is now making its way through parliament. But what will it really mean for women?
People
Rihanna makes vital point about domestic violence survivors in lockdown
And, in doing so, gives us 2.1 million more reasons to respect her.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
The man who created the internet just admitted the online world isn’t safe for women
“Such abuse forces women out of jobs and causes girls to skip school…”
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
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The way judges deal with rape and abuse in family cases is “outdated”.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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Long Reads
“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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