What Is Toxic Shame—and Where Did It Come From? Children who grow up with domestic violence (DV) often feel guilt and, worse, shame. They grow up to have and accept guilt that they do not deserve. These children grow up thinking that what they experienced in their...
By Shirley Sanguino Ever wondered why there are children who display a calm demeanor and others who exhibit more aggression? If so, have you taken the time to think of what has led this child to become this way? There are many contributors, such as health problems,...
Who do you think of first when you hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Do most people think of a combat soldier as a war-hardened veteran? Or do they think of a child who is growing up with domestic violence? Did you know that both the soldier and...
Sidney Cooper is a young woman who has seen enough anger and violence for a lifetime. She grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence. At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a home with domestic violence (DV). CDV is...
Did you know about one in seven children grow up living with domestic violence in their homes? Fortunately, research suggests that if these children have a caring adult in their lives, they are much more likely to be resilient against the negative effects of Childhood...
