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
Betrayal and Healing: The Impact of Infidelity on Wives, Families, and Relationships
Infidelity is a deeply painful experience that can shatter the foundation of trust within a marriage. When men cheat on their wives, the consequences ripple through every aspect of their lives, affecting not only the wife but also the family and the overall relationship.
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.
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.
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.
The Healing Power of Journaling: Transforming Pain into Empowerment
Among the myriad of therapeutic tools available, one that has proven to be particularly impactful is journaling.
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.
When Your Adult Child Becomes an Abuser
As a parent, you've nurtured, guided, and protected your child throughout their life, always hoping they would grow into a responsible and compassionate adult. However, what do you do when you discover that your adult child has become an abuser? This is a challenging and heart-wrenching situation, and it's essential to approach it with empathy, concern, and a clear plan.
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.
Explaining to Your Child Why You Aren’t with an Abusive Parent: A Guide to Nurturing Understanding and Healing
Parenting is a profound responsibility that comes with its own set of challenges. When a relationship with an abusive partner ends, explaining the reasons for separation to your child can be an emotionally complex task. It is essential to approach this delicate conversation with care, honesty, and a focus on the child's well-being.
The Myth of the Overworked Narcissist
If you’ve ever had a close relationship with a narcissist, you may be all too familiar with the phrase, “I’m sooo busy.” Whether it’s “Let me see if I can fit you into my busy schedule” or “I’m so tired, I work and work,” their constant complaints about how exhausted they are can be draining—especially when you know how little they actually do.
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.
Signs of narcissistic behavior
Narcissism is extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people.
Why the Silent Treatment is the Best Way to Starve a Narcissist
One of the most powerful tools to reclaim your power and protect your well-being is the silent treatment. While this may seem harsh, it’s one of the few tactics that can truly disrupt a narcissist’s toxic behavior. Here’s why the silent treatment is so effective, and three key reasons to consider using it when dealing with a narcissist.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, can come in many different forms. At the root of all forms of abuse, however, is the need for the abusive partner to keep power and control over the victim.
When Your Adult Child Becomes an Abuser
As a parent, you've nurtured, guided, and protected your child throughout their life, always hoping they would grow into a responsible and compassionate adult. However, what do you do when you discover that your adult child has become an abuser? This is a challenging and heart-wrenching situation, and it's essential to approach it with empathy, concern, and a clear plan.
How to Set Boundaries
Boundaries can help you retain a sense of identity and personal space, and they’re easier to create and maintain than you might think.
The Crucial Role of Self-Reflection in Escaping an Abusive Relationship
In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of self-reflection in the context of abusive relationships, understanding how it can empower individuals to regain control, rebuild their lives, and find healing.
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.
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.
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.
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence: Managing Aggression in Children
Childhood aggression can be a challenging issue for parents to address. Aggressive behavior in children can range from hitting, biting, and tantrums to verbal aggression and bullying. The good news is that with patience, understanding, and the right strategies, parents can help their child manage and redirect their aggression, reducing the risk of them growing up to be aggressors or abusers.
You Are Not Crazy, Your Self-Worth is Inherent
If you’ve been on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing touch with yourself and the world around you. Narcissists are adept at creating confusion, manipulating perceptions, and warping your sense of reality. But here’s what you need to know—you’re not crazy, and the chaos they created was deliberate. Understanding the effects of narcissistic abuse can help you make sense of what you’ve experienced and start reclaiming your identity.
Self-care Tips To Heal From Trauma And Abuse
Survivors of abuse can practice some self-care that encourages emotional healing and helps them reconnect with themselves. Read on to learn more about abuse, as well as some self-care tips that foster healing from trauma.
How to Set Boundaries
Boundaries can help you retain a sense of identity and personal space, and they’re easier to create and maintain than you might think.
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.
Thriving Beyond Abuse: Creating a Life of Joy and Fulfillment
It is possible to rise above the pain and create a life filled with joy and fulfillment.
Explaining to Your Child Why You Aren’t with an Abusive Parent: A Guide to Nurturing Understanding and Healing
Parenting is a profound responsibility that comes with its own set of challenges. When a relationship with an abusive partner ends, explaining the reasons for separation to your child can be an emotionally complex task. It is essential to approach this delicate conversation with care, honesty, and a focus on the child's well-being.
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.
Know your Human Rights
The concept of human rights allows people to speak up when they experience abuse and corruption. The concept of human rights empowers people and tells them that they deserve dignity from society. For more information visit the South African Human Rights Commission
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.
The Role of Therapy and Counseling in Recovery from Abuse and Violence
Abuse and violence can leave deep emotional and psychological scars on survivors. The journey towards healing is often challenging and complex. One crucial element in this process is therapy and counseling.
When a victim shares trauma
When people share their experiences and feelings with someone they trust – or disclose their trauma – it can be an important part of the healing process. Your loved one may not share everything at once, so your response can help lead to future conversations and support them getting treatment.
Self-care Tips To Heal From Trauma And Abuse
Survivors of abuse can practice some self-care that encourages emotional healing and helps them reconnect with themselves. Read on to learn more about abuse, as well as some self-care tips that foster healing from trauma.