Liz Unfiltered

Why Abuse Spikes During the Festive Season

Elizabeth

In this episode of Liz Unfiltered, Liz focuses on the topic of abuse, specifically examining the heightened prevalence of abuse during the holiday season.  She emphasizes that abusers often project their feelings of powerlessness onto their victims, resulting in escalated abuse. 

The episode debunks common misconceptions surrounding abuse, such as the belief that victims can change the abuser's behavior or that they will be undesirable to future partners. Liz stresses that abuse is never the victim's fault, and encourages abusers to seek professional help. 

Drawing from her personal experiences with emotional abuse, Liz outlines the profound and lasting impacts it has had on her life and relationships.