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
Identifying Narcissistic Behavior
Recognizing narcissistic behavior is essential for women (and anyone) to maintain healthy relationships and protect their well-being. It's important to remember that narcissism exists on a spectrum, and not all individuals who exhibit these traits are narcissists.
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.
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.
Discarding the Narcissist vs. Being Discarded by the Narcissist
At some point, you may find yourself at a crossroads: deciding whether to discard the narcissist or, more painfully, being discarded by them. Both experiences can be profoundly damaging, but the emotional fallout and the dynamics differ depending on who is in control of the final decision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intersectionality and Abuse: Addressing the Unique Challenges Faced by Different Communities
Abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all walks of life, regardless of their background. However, it's essential to recognize that not all survivors of abuse face the same challenges. Intersectionality, a concept that originated from critical race theory, emphasizes that people's experiences are shaped by a complex interplay of various social identities such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protection Orders
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.
The Power of Healing Quotes: Words that Mend the Soul
In times of hardship, healing quotes have the remarkable ability to uplift our spirits, provide solace, and offer a glimmer of hope. Whether we are navigating through personal challenges, coping with loss, or simply seeking a source of inspiration, the right words can work wonders on our emotional well-being.
What Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Need to Know
It’s critical to understand that narcissistic abuse is not your fault, and you don’t deserve the pain or confusion that comes with it. If you are a victim of narcissistic abuse, here are some essential things you should know:
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.
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.
Celebrating Women’s Day in South Africa: A Tribute to Resilience and Progress
Every year on August 9th, South Africa comes alive with vibrant celebrations, inspiring events, and a renewed sense of unity as the nation commemorates Women's Day.
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.
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.
Trauma Bonding
Trauma bonding is a psychological response to abuse. It occurs when the abused person forms an unhealthy bond with the person who abuses them. The person experiencing abuse may develop sympathy for the abusive person, which becomes reinforced by cycles of abuse, followed by remorse. Stockholm syndrome is one type of trauma bonding.
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.
What is Harassment?
When a person’s behaviour is so extreme, abusive or rude that it causes harm to another person or makes another person believe that s/he will suffer harm. This may include mental, psychological, physical or financial harm.
Harassment happens when a person does something that may make another person feel uncomfortable, threatened or unsafe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Media Safety – Common Social Media Scams
Brace yourselves for a journey into the fascinating world of trickery and deception! Today,
we're diving headfirst into the realm of scams – those cunning cons and clever schemes that
have been tantalizing both our wallets and our imaginations for ages.
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.
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.