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Tech Safety for Domestic Violence Survivors

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Image from pixabay.com Domestic violence is a serious problem across the world. It occurs in various cultures and affects people across society, at all levels of economic status. It does not discriminate – domestic violence can happen to anyone. Any attempt by one party to dominate and control the other in an intimidate relationship or marriage is domestic violence. At its core, domestic violence is all about gaining and maintaining control over the other person. The Power of Technology Technology can be a powerful tool when it comes to exerting tyrannical control over others. Today’s technology makes it easier for abusive partners to harass and intimidate their victims, online and offline. A new form of domestic abuse that sees perpetrators use internet-connected devices to hurt and harass their spouses or partners inside their homes is emerging. This disturbing trend lets abusive partners continue the emotional and psychological abuse even after the victim h

Through A Victim's Eyes

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She woke up with sweat pouring from her face in rivers, she could still see his face, his breath and the unpleasant smell it brought back all the memories in detail. She was an undergraduate in one of the Insurgency marred States in the country when it happened she had gone to make a transaction at the bank when she met him he had assisted since he worked there. He was gregarious and they soon became as thick as thieves he was overly protective of her amongst friends which made her looked up to him like an older brother She remembered the call she had received from him telling her he had been unable to go to work because he was sick, she decided to go visit him on her arrival she realized he had exaggerated things, but didn't go extremes because his friends were around he apologized his reason being that his previous invitations was turned down he excused himself to take the last of his friends home and got back some minutes to curfew  like a penitent child and promised tak

5 Reasons Why You Should Marry Your Friend

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Marriage as we know is not a minute commitment, but a long time you will have to spend with someone it's  about opening up yourself in entirety to your spouse most people are scared of the aftermath of such openness, therefore giving way to secrets, lies, and betrayal, but when you marry your friend there will be no such fear because your friend already knows you. These few reasons will help you understand why it's important for your radar to look closer than straying. It is important when making up your mind on who's to cruise on that 'forever ship' with you to be certain that  someone is your friend this is because your friend already knows you, and the most amazing thing is they respect you just the way you are. You are allowed to be yourself around them. In as much as getting married to a passionate person might be tempting and not bad, but getting married to your friend has it's peek and they know exactly what to do when you are in dire need of a fri