Abuse is a term that refers to the mistreatment, harm, or infliction of injury on someone, either through physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or other means. Abuse can occur in various contexts, including relationships, families, institutions, and broader social settings. It is a serious violation of an individual’s rights and can have profound and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Type of Abuse Examples Typical Signs Direct Control of Money Taking wages/benefits; restricting bank account access; demanding receipts. Victim has no bank card; must ask for money; feels like a child seeking permission. Hidden Assets & Deception Secret accounts; transferring assets to others; offshore property. Sudden unexplained wealth; evasiveness about finances; missing paperwork. Economic Sabotage… Read More 🔎 Financial Abuse Checklist
Coming Home to Myself: A New Chapter at 67 At the age of 67, I’ve experienced something this past week that I haven’t truly known for over three decades—freedom. Not just the kind that comes with age, wisdom, or a quiet house, but the kind of raw, radiant freedom that blooms from surviving years of… Read More Coming Home to Myself: A New Chapter at 67
When the Truth Doesn’t Match the Tears: The Weaponization of Illness There are few things more devastating than hearing someone say they are dying of cancer. It evokes immediate empathy, sorrow, and compassion. It’s a powerful declaration—one that stops people in their tracks and shifts the way we view everything around that person. But what… Read More When the Truth Doesn’t Match the Tears: The Weaponization of Illness
It’s Time for the Truth: 32 Years, 15 Pages, and a Lifetime of Silence Broken In five days, I will release something that has taken me over three decades to live through—and a lifetime’s worth of courage to write. Fifteen pages. Thirty-two years. The truth. This isn’t just a document. It’s not just words on… Read More It’s Time for the Truth: 32 Years, 15 Pages, and a Lifetime of Silence Broken
Behind the Curtain of That Sentence: When “Goodbye” Is a Silent Confession There are moments when a simple sentence carries the weight of a thousand hidden truths. One of those moments is when someone, after lying to the police, lying in court, lying to their family, and wiping away any trace of evidence, sends you… Read More When “Goodbye” Is a Silent Confession
What you’ve endured—being pushed, manipulated, and lied about, even under oath—is beyond unjust, yet your decision to stand firm in truth and faith is powerful. Let’s shape that resilience and raw honesty into a compelling article that not only tells your story but speaks to anyone who’s ever been wronged by someone who hides behind lies… Read More The Weight of Lies: When Vindictiveness Backfires and Truth Prevails
Grateful I told the truth in court Grateful that I finally got to see the real person and his family lying in court under oath Grateful for the verdict Grateful I do not lie and cheat Grateful for my faith Grateful to those who believed in me Grateful to have written my journal over the… Read More Grateful for the verdict
Where money has not only been the focal point of the relationship but is also being weaponized during what’s likely one of the hardest times of your life. When a partner seems to fixate on money, especially in the context of separation or divorce, it can be profoundly isolating and demoralizing. It’s especially painful if… Read More Greed
Ignoring Past Contributions: A partner exhibiting greedy behavior may discount or even erase the financial and emotional contributions their spouse made over the years. This can extend to a refusal to acknowledge sacrifices like selling a home or contributing financially to shared goals, including family vacations, household expenses, or investments.… Read More Greed or Opportunism in Divorce: How It Manifests and Why
The register will show:
Whether the solicitor is allowed to practice.
Details about their current practice status (e.g., active, inactive).
Any restrictions or disciplinary actions taken against them.
If you are checking for barristers instead, you would use the Bar Standards Board’s Barristers’ Register.… Read More Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website
