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22 hours ago

Military service has unique psychological, social, and environmental factors that may contribute to elevated risk of IPV among active duty service members and Veterans. Multiple deployments, family separation and reintegration, demanding workloads at home and while on duty, histories of head trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse can contribute to partner conflict and elevated risk of IPV among active duty service members, Veterans, and their intimate partners. 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 ... See MoreSee Less

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First Step

5 days ago

Survivors can struggle with self-blame and self-criticism. Abusive partners project blame onto survivors, who can develop distorted views of themselves (like a funhouse mirror). Self-blame can give survivors a temporary feeling of control, though abuse is never a survivor's fault. Self-compassion is key. Talk to yourself like you would to a good friend . We recommend Kristin Neff's books on self-compassion. ... See MoreSee Less

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