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Shelter and service provider
for women and children who are
victims of domestic violence
Your children also react to the cycle of abuse imposed by your partner. It is important to mention that your children may not always be in the same stage of the cycle as you. Here is an example of what children may experience across the stages of the cycle of abuse:
FORGIVENESS
Hope for mother and child
“Sometimes I get along well with my dad. Sometimes we have a lot of fun together, I know that he loves me.”
JUSTIFICATION
Mother and child feel responsible and guilty
“I feel bad, I wonder if it’s my fault…”
TENSION
Mother and child experience anxiety
“We were always looking to see if he was around, because he might think we’re being stupid or rude. We had to be careful all the time, you know, we were constantly watching our backs.”
BURST
Mother and child experience anger and sadness
“When my dad yells at my mom, my heart beats really fast, I can’t fall asleep anymore.”
TENSION
Mother and child experience anxiety
“We were always looking to see if he was around, because he might think we’re being stupid or rude. We had to be careful all the time, you know, we were constantly watching our backs.”
BURST
Mother and child experience anger and sadness
“When my dad yells at my mom, my heart beats really fast, I can’t fall asleep anymore.”
JUSTIFICATION
Mother and child feel responsible and guilty
“I feel bad, I wonder if it’s my fault…”
FORGIVENESS
Hope for mother and child
“Sometimes I get along well with my dad. Sometimes we have a lot of fun together, I know that he loves me.”
A social worker is available 24/7 to support you, provide you with tools, listen to you and offer you guidance.
Don’t hesitate to call, the police will be there for you.
Shelter and service provider for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Shelter and service provider for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.