In modern society, we are subtly praising the idea that ‘needing no one’ is the ultimate sign of success, strength and stability. For the disabled community, the idea of functioning as similarly to an able-bodied individual as possible often means being free and fulfilled – but have we considered that freedom and fulfilment might come from normalizing giving and receiving support among all abilities and bodies instead? Rather...

When people think about domestic violence, they often imagine physical harm – the bruises, broken bones or visible injuries we see on T.V. shows or learn about through the media. However, some of the deepest wounds are invisible, where psychological and emotional abuse may leave no marks on the body, yet can be equally as damaging, leaving wounds that last for years. Throughout this article, individuals who have...

Control, manipulation and isolation. Domestic violence is more than just physical harm – it can happen in any home, to anyone, through multiple forms of abuse. Whether you are a survivor, a concerned family member or someone looking to better inform yourself, this article breaks down the what, when, why, where and how of domestic violence, shining a light on the most common forms of abuse in household...