by Angela Onyebuchi | Apr 22, 2024 | Violence Against Women
A man who stabbed his wife to death because he wrongly believed she was having an affair with someone else has been jailed for life. Rajveer Mahey, 50, repeatedly stabbed Kamaljeet Mahey, 45, in their garage in Stowlawn, West Midlands, UK leaving her with catastrophic...
by Angela Onyebuchi | Apr 22, 2024 | Abuse
If someone has experienced sexual abuse or is in a domestic violence situation, I would offer the following advice: Seek help and support: Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. Believe your feelings: Recognize that your emotions...
by Angela Onyebuchi | Apr 19, 2024 | Relationship
Unseen violence in a relationship refers to forms of abuse that are not physical or overtly violent, but still cause emotional harm and control. Some examples include: Emotional abuse: Name-calling, gaslighting, manipulation, and constant criticism. Financial abuse:...
by Angela Onyebuchi | Apr 19, 2024 | Child Abuse
The founding member and former bassist of Saxon, one of the UK’s most successful heavy metal bands, has been jailed for assaulting a six-year-old girl. Stephen Dawson, 72, was sentenced to five years in prison at Sheffield Crown Court after he was convicted of...
by Angela Onyebuchi | Apr 18, 2024 | Relationship
There are many complex reasons why a woman may refuse to leave an abusive and sexually abusive relationship. Some of these reasons include: Fear: Fear of retaliation, escalation of violence, or even death. Emotional attachment: Deep emotional connection, love, or...