{"id":606,"date":"2022-06-21T11:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/breakthecycle.org\/blog_page_6\/"},"modified":"2024-04-13T21:51:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T21:51:12","slug":"blog_page_6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthecycle.org\/blog_page_6\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Talk About Relationships. Real Help When You Need it."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Please note: Entries within this blog may contain references to instances of domestic abuse, dating abuse, sexual assault, abuse or harassment. At all times, Break the Cycle encourages readers to take whatever precautions necessary to protect themselves emotionally and psychologically.\u00a0 If you would like to speak with an advocate, please contact a 24\/7 peer advocate at\u00a0<\/span>866-331-9474<\/a>\u00a0 or text “loveis” to 22522.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Connection Between Teen Dating, Adult Couples and Technology<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 15, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Digital technology continues to eke a permanent place in American lives. How we communicate, who we meet, and how we meet them. How we manage our lives are increasingly dictated by the Internet, social media and cell phones. But how do couples in committed relationships, married or not, use… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Warning Signs of Abuse: Name Calling<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 10, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Everyone jokes around and teases their family and friends. It\u2019s the same in a relationship. However, there\u2019s a line between being playful and rude. What happens when it goes from innocent teasing to insulting?<\/p>\n

One of the biggest red flags of an unhealthy or abusive relationship is name calling…. Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This Animal is Not Appropriate During DVAM<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 08, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Last week kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we find it in bad taste that Maroon 5’s “Animals” video came out days before, glorifying stalker behavior.<\/p>\n

At RAINN, they feel that the video is a “dangerous depiction of a stalker’s fantasy.” We tend to agree. From the… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An Overview of Domestic Violence in Nepal<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 03, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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In this post, our co-worker Sagar offers a perspective on domestic violence entirely different — and yet all too familiar — from the one we have in America. From cultural norms passed down over time, to legal progress filled with loopholes, it paints a startling and similar picture of datng abuse… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Don\u2019t stay silent. It\u2019s time to speak up all month long.<\/p>\n

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women\u2019s advocates across the country.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence affects… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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#WhyIStayed Shows Why Dating Abuse is Complicated<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 10, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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One of the biggest misunderstandings about dating abuse is why a victim would remain victimized. Why don\u2019t they leave? Can\u2019t they just break up with their partner? What\u2019s holding them back?<\/p>\n

This line of questioning leads to further misconceptions: they must be weak, they must like the abuse or… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tell CeeLo Green Why Consent Is So Important<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 04, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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This past week, Grammy Award-winning musician CeeLo Green pleaded no contest to slipping Ecstasy in a dinner date\u2019s drink in 2012, where he was sentenced to three years of formal probation and community service.<\/p>\n

Following his felony court case, the singer sent out some disturbing tweets:<\/p>\n

\u201c… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Unhealthy Relationships<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
August 11, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Being in an unhealthy or abusive relationship is already a difficult situation. Alcohol and drug abuse only make matters worse. When a partner is under the influence, the risks of abuse on all levels – physical, verbal, emotional, digital and sexual – are all amplified, leading to a deeply… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Obtain a Restraining Order Against an Abuser<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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If an abusive relationship has reached a point of danger, it may be time to seek a\u00a0restraining order, also known as a protection order. This makes it a crime for an abusive partner to come near or contact the victim in any way, including seeing them in person, calling, emailing, texting,… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Warning Signs: Is It Physical Abuse?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 21, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dating abuse encompasses many types of abuse, including\u00a0physical,\u00a0emotional, verbal,\u00a0digital\u00a0and\u00a0sexual. The warning signs of physical abuse may not be as obvious as someone might think. Because relationships exist on a\u00a0spectrum,\u00a0it can be hard to tell when a… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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National Youth Advisory Board Retreat 2014 <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 15, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Last week, loveisrespect\u2019s awesome\u00a0National Youth Advisory Board (NYAB)\u00a0convened in the tranquil, picturesque North Carolina mountainside for their annual retreat. It was inspiring to see the 18 incredible NYAB members who could make it come from all over the country to learn how they can… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Relationship Between Alcoholism and Dating Abuse<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 14, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cThat wasn\u2019t me. I was drunk. That\u2019s not who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Researchers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Florida State University found recently that men and women who have been drinking alcohol are\u00a0at a greater risk of becoming physically and sexually aggressive\u00a0with their… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Much Texting is Too Much?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 07, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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How many texts do you think teens send in a day? Five? 20? 1,000?<\/p>\n

If you guess 1,000, you\u2019re not\u00a0that\u00a0far off. According to a study done by the\u00a0Pew Internet and American Life Project\u00a0in 2010, young people between the ages of 12 and 17 send more than 100 texts a day. \u201cIt… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Rape?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 24, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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During a presentation at a company event last week, Tmobile CEO John Legere compared the prices of AT&T and Verizon to rape, saying, \u201cthese high and might duopolists that are raping you for every penny you have.\u201d Although Legere apologized for the remarks, it brings up the issue of using… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Break the Cycle Goes to the Ballpark with Kids 4 Dodgers<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 20, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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As part of the Kids 4 Dodgers program, Break the Cycle had the opportunity to bring 150 young leaders, ages seven to 18, and their families to the Monday, June 16 Los Angeles Dodger game. We brought along the FC Long Beach Girls U9 soccer team, as well as student leaders from University High School… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When Abusive Partners Come to Work<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 16, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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If someone is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, breaking up can be complicated. It\u2019s hard for people to talk about, let alone tell their work. But if your co-worker or employee is in the middle of this kind of breakup, you can help keep them safe by being part of their support system…. Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Teen Girls Develop Healthy Relationships App for Break the Cycle<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 11, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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This past weekend (June 7th and 8th), over 200 girls on two coasts between the ages of 12 to 17 got to work at the Black Girls CODE Hackathon titled \u201cLove Is Respect.\u201d The two-day hackathon held in Oakland, California and Brooklyn, New York was powered by Black Girls CODE, Break the Cycle and… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Isla Vista and its Relation to Dating Abuse<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
May 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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By now, you\u2019ve heard about the tragic events that occurred in Isla Vista, near the University of California Santa Barbara on Friday, May 23. Elliot Rodger, a 22-year-old man, went on a killing spree, taking the lives of six people before committing suicide. In the weeks leading up to the… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Obtain a Restraining Order Against an Abuser<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
May 28, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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If an abusive relationship has reached a point of danger, it may be time to seek a restraining order, also known as a protection order. This makes it a crime for an abusive partner to come near or contact the victim in any way, including seeing them in person, calling, emailing, texting,… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Do They Want to Spend Time Together or Isolate?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
May 21, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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It\u00e2\u0080\u0099s romantic and fun, especially at the beginning of a relationship, to hang with each other all the time. Both partners can be so into each other that sometimes they can forget about the other people in their lives. However, in a healthy relationship, this kind of behavior begins to fade a bit… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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