Welcome to Silent Rights - a platform born out of the determination and resilience of Chantelle Morrison, a survivor of domestic abuse.
Silent Rights stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for women facing abuse, providing invaluable guidance and resources to navigate the challenging journey towards reclaiming one's rights and dignity.
Our mission is clear: to shed light on the shadows of abuse, to empower survivors to recognize their worth, and to provide a roadmap towards healing and rebuilding. Through our blog, we offer a comprehensive toolkit, from understanding the signs of abuse to taking concrete steps to enforce your rights.
We believe in the power of solidarity and knowledge. Together, we can break the silence, break the cycle, and build a future free from abuse. Join us as we embark on this journey of resilience, strength, and hope.
Must Reads...
Understanding Domestic Abuse
In this blog, we delve into the haunting reality of domestic abuse, a silent prison that shackles countless individuals behind closed doors. We seek to shed light on the various aspects of domestic abuse, including its definition, types, warning signs, and the profound impact it has on victims. By understanding domestic abuse better, we can begin to dismantle its insidious grip and work towards a society free from violence.
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Applying for a Protection Order
A Protection order is an order issued by a court at your request, ordering a person with whom you have or had a domestic relationship, to stop the abuse. It may also prevent the person from getting help from any other person to commit such acts. An interim protection order can also be issued at any time of the day or night for your protection.
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Holding Your Abuser Accountable
In a world where personal safety and wellbeing are paramount, it is crucial to address and confront abuse in all its forms. Far too often, victims of abuse hesitate to take legal action against their abusers due to fear, shame, or a lack of awareness of their rights. However, it is essential to understand that holding your abuser accountable by opening a case and applying for a protection order can provide you with the legal protection, support, and empowerment you need to reclaim your life.
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blog posts
Oppose all forms of child abuse：The rights and interests of children are inviolable
As minors by law, children do not have autonomy or the right to make
decisions on their own for themselves in any known jurisdiction of the world. Instead their
adult caregivers, including parents, social workers, teachers, youth workers, and others, are
vested with that authority, depending on the circumstances. Hence, the responsibility for
safeguarding children’s rights lies with adults.
From Victim to Survivor: Embracing a New Identity
This post explores the various elements involved in this profound shift and the strategies that can help us cultivate a survivor mentality.
Abuse by proxy
When the abuser can't directly inflict abuse upon his victim, he may find accomplices to do his dirty work. Abusers often use other people to do their dirty work for them; the abuser's social milieu, the victim's social milieu, the System
Preventing Teen Dating Violence: Education and Awareness
Teen dating violence is a grave issue that affects adolescents in many communities worldwide. It can have long-lasting, harmful effects on young individuals and their future relationships. However, prevention is possible through education and awareness.
Escaping the Darkness: Planning Your Exit Strategy in an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is a courageous and life-changing decision. As you embark on your journey toward freedom and healing, it is essential to develop a well-thought-out exit strategy. Planning your escape carefully can help ensure your safety and provide you with the best possible chance of a successful transition.
Supporting a Loved One in an Abusive Relationship: A Guide to Providing Help
Being in an abusive relationship can be an incredibly difficult and isolating experience for anyone. If you suspect that someone you care about is trapped in such a situation, it's crucial to offer your support without judgment. Your assistance can make a significant difference in their journey towards safety and healing.
Recognizing and Avoiding One-Sided Relationships
Relationships are meant to be a two-way street, where both individuals contribute, communicate, and support each other. However, one-sided relationships can be toxic and emotionally draining. In this blog post, we'll explore what a one-sided relationship is, identify red flags, and discuss strategies to avoid falling into this imbalance.
Processing Anger After Experiencing an Abusive Relationship
Effective strategies to help you navigate and process anger after experiencing an abusive relationship. Remember, healing takes time, and it's crucial to be patient and gentle with yourself throughout this journey.
The Importance of Planning for Your Future After Abuse
Recovering from the trauma of abuse is a journey that requires immense strength and resilience. One crucial aspect of this journey is planning for your future. While it may seem daunting, setting goals and creating a roadmap for your life after abuse can be an empowering and transformative experience.
Signs Someone Is Manipulating You
Are you feeling confused or guilty and not sure why? You could be sensing manipulation. Identifying the signs can help.
Co-parenting with a Narcissist
Parenting is hard work. Co-parenting can be even more daunting. Co-parenting with someone who has a full-blown personality disorder is extremely challenging. They are often inflexible, defensive, and manage the situation in unhealthy ways, it may feel near impossible at times.
Courts of South Africa
South Africa has a number of different types of courts. Which court you approach or will hear your case will depend on the case. We need courts to apply the law of the country. The Judiciary is also responsible for upholding the rights of citizens.
Co-parenting with a Narcissist
Parenting is hard work. Co-parenting can be even more daunting. Co-parenting with someone who has a full-blown personality disorder is extremely challenging. They are often inflexible, defensive, and manage the situation in unhealthy ways, it may feel near impossible at times.
Recognizing Red Flags: Safeguarding Yourself from Toxic Relationships
To protect ourselves and promote well-being, it's crucial to be aware of the red flags that signal a toxic relationship and learn how to avoid them. In this blog post, we will explore several common red flags that can help you identify and prevent entering into an abusive relationship.
Why Do People Abuse?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict their partners, and they may enjoy the feeling that exerting power gives them. They often believe that their own feelings and needs should be the priority in their relationships, so they use abusive tactics to dismantle equality and make their partners feel less valuable and deserving of respect in the relationship.
Different types of Narcissists
While a person can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), there is no clinical diagnosis for any subtypes of narcissism. Some types of narcissism have been identified and validated by peer-reviewed research, whereas other types have been informally named and popularized by various mental health professionals. Thus, there is no concrete number of narcissistic subtypes.
The Devastating Effects of Domestic Abuse on Victims and Their Children
This blog post aims to shed light on the far-reaching consequences of domestic abuse, particularly on the victims themselves and their children. By understanding these effects, we can work towards raising awareness, supporting survivors, and creating a safer society for all.
Recognizing and Avoiding One-Sided Relationships
Relationships are meant to be a two-way street, where both individuals contribute, communicate, and support each other. However, one-sided relationships can be toxic and emotionally draining. In this blog post, we'll explore what a one-sided relationship is, identify red flags, and discuss strategies to avoid falling into this imbalance.
Trying to hide the abuse
Can we take a moment to think of the woman who woke up early this morning to spend extra time on her make up, because she can’t call in sick today, to cover up the bruises and cuts on her face.
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a difficult aspect of emotional health. Probably the most common and easiest way to think about gaslighting is when you are psychologically manipulated by someone to question your own sanity.
Be careful what you post on social media
Freedom of expression. Be careful what you post on social media...
We live in a digital world with the ability to reach thousands to millions of people with the press of a button. It is easy to express your views on social media platforms and not always think of the consequences.
Help create a precedent for Cyber Crime
Help Zen with a private prosecution.
This type of cybercrime has not yet been prosecuted successfully in South Africa. After having been unsuccessful with the authorities, she must pursue this matter privately.
Harnessing the Power of Affirmations for Healing from Abuse
Abuse can leave deep emotional wounds that take time and effort to heal. It's a journey that requires self-compassion, support, and tools to empower oneself. One powerful tool in this healing process is the use of affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that can help reshape our beliefs, shift our mindset, and cultivate self-love.
Recognizing the Signs: Identifying Domestic Abuse Patterns
In order to effectively address the issue of domestic abuse, it is crucial to be able to recognize the signs and patterns that indicate its presence. Domestic abuse encompasses various forms of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse that can occur within intimate relationships. By understanding the warning signs, we can help support victims and take steps towards preventing further harm.
The Power of Financial Independence: Empowering Women to Escape Abusive Relationships
In this blog post, we will explore why women in abusive relationships should have an income and how it can help them escape and build a foundation of strength and autonomy.
Rape culture
Rape culture is the social environment that allows sexual violence to be normalized and justified, fuelled by the persistent gender inequalities and attitudes about gender and sexuality. Naming it is the first step to dismantling rape culture.
Evidence
Having evidence is essential when you need to either open a case against an abuser or defend yourself and/or claims. By keeping evidence of everything you have the opportunity to use it when you need it.
Being prepared gives you peace of mind.
Cybercrime and Domestic Violence
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. While most cybercrimes are carried out in order to generate profit for the cybercriminals, some cybercrimes are carried out against computers or devices directly to damage or disable them.
Healing after an abusive relationship
If you’ve recently left an abusive relationship, you’ve already taken one of the most important steps of the process — leaving. Learning how to heal and take care of yourself after the breakup can help you navigate what comes next.
The Manipulative Web of Abusers: How They Use Everything and Everyone to Break You Down
Abuse is a harrowing experience that affects countless individuals worldwide. It takes many forms, from physical and emotional to psychological and financial. One common trait among abusers is their willingness to use anything and anyone to further their agenda, including your own children, family, and friends.
How Talking About Your Abuse Can Help You Heal
Healing from trauma and abuse is a journey that requires immense courage, resilience, and support. One powerful tool in this journey is the act of sharing your experiences with others. While it might seem daunting, opening up about your abuse can bring forth profound healing and growth.
Oppose all forms of child abuse：The rights and interests of children are inviolable
As minors by law, children do not have autonomy or the right to make
decisions on their own for themselves in any known jurisdiction of the world. Instead their
adult caregivers, including parents, social workers, teachers, youth workers, and others, are
vested with that authority, depending on the circumstances. Hence, the responsibility for
safeguarding children’s rights lies with adults.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences, also known as ACEs, are adverse (negative and impactful) experiences that occur during formative childhood years. These include single traumatic events and ongoing traumatic experiences like abuse.