COVERT NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RESOURCES
National Resources To Assist Victims With Covert Emotional, Psychological, Financial, and Physical Abuse & Coercive Control
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Support Networks for Survivors of Non-Physical Abuse and Coercive Dynamics Abuse extend beyond the physical, encompassing various forms of abuse that are often less visible but equally damaging. The National Domestic Violence Hotline acknowledges and addresses the often-overlooked aspects of abuse, such as emotional, psychological, and financial manipulation, collectively understood under the umbrella of ‘coercive control’ — a behavior so severe it has been criminalized in some regions, including the UK. Should you find yourself in a situation marked by emotional manipulation, know that their organization exists to lend an ear and, upon request, provide guidance tailored to your personal circumstances. They aim to empower you towards a life of autonomy, away from the influence of an abuser, ensuring that you, your children, and your pets can make a safe transition. Their goal is to support you in making choices that serve your well-being and safety. — Myla Morningstar
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NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE
Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
National Domestic Violence Hotline — Identifying Abuse
To understand relationship abuse, we must recognize that it is more than just physical violence. Domestic violence can happen in different ways, so it’s important to understand the behaviors that define it. Ending the harm and stigma of domestic violence requires a nuanced understanding of what abuse is, as well as examples of healthy relationships. This can help you make the best decisions for yourself or for a loved one.
Our advocates are available 24/7 by phone and live chat to discuss your situation and help you determine if your relationship might be abusive.
Domestic violence (also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), dating abuse, or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim — or perpetrator — of domestic violence. That includes behaviors that physically harm, intimidate, manipulate, or control a partner or otherwise force them to behave in ways they don’t want to. This can happen through physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, or financial control.
Multiple forms of abuse are usually present at the same time in abusive situations, and it’s essential to understand how these behaviors interact so you know what to look for. When we understand what relationship abuse looks like and means, we can then take steps to get help for ourselves as well as better support others who are experiencing abuse.
THE MEND PROJECT
The MEND initiative champions the cause against these covert abuses. Although they are not able to offer physical resources, their training is invaluable in steering our system as a whole toward an attitude of enlightenment about covert emotional abuse. Although founded by Christians, they welcome people from any and all backgrounds.
Annette Oltmans, founder of The M3ND Project, lived through years of personal emotional abuse in her marriage, which then led to spiritual and institutional abuse from her community. She experienced domestic violence in her marriage in the form of Covert Emotional Abuse. When she reached out for help, her trauma was only exacerbated by the way friends, counselors, and church leaders responded to her. They either refused to believe her or reacted with judgment, ultimatums, incorrect therapeutic treatment, or patriarchal demands. This Double Abuse® only pushed Annette further into isolation and hopelessness. Her health was failing due to all the stress from both the original abuse and these hurtful responses. Her moment of clarity came when she saw similar physical and emotional symptoms manifesting in a close family friend. This person was also being abused and was not supported or believed by those she reached out to for help. This deeply resonated with Annette’s own experience, lending fresh insight into her pain. While the original abuse was harmful, the secondary abuse from those she sought support from was even more traumatic. She has defined this as Double Abuse®, the traumatic event which occurs in victims when they finally find the courage to speak up or reach out for help but rather than being believed, victims are criticized, judged, interrogated, given wrong instructions, or ostracized by family, friends, therapists, faith-based organizations or professional communities. The M3ND Project was born to provide healing and support for all those touched by abuse. The M3ND Project offers a comprehensive pathway for victims in their various communities to access empowering tools while supporting alleged perpetrators in finding proper accountability.
Victims / Survivors of Abuse & Those Who Help Them | The Mend Project
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