Is there hope after abuse?
Well, for the past few days here at 1Africa we’ve been tackling the issue of violence as one of the major issues affecting humanity...
How Bad Is The Problem?
We're not here to discuss whether or not there is a problem. That part is clear and should be taken as read. We live...
Can The Abuser Change?
Very often, we focus on survivors of violence and abuse. However, no one ever thinks of what happens to the perpetrators except for the fact...
I want to leave but where do I go?
People who have suffered abuse often live in a constant, paralyzing fear, and because of the bond established between them and the person who's...
Is It My Fault?
What did I do to deserve this? How could it have been avoided? Is it my fault? Questions like these are all too familiar...
Am I Alone?
More often than not, victims of abuse feel they deserve every bit of pain and humiliation they have suffered at the hands of their...
What Does Abuse Look Like?
"I've never laid a hand on her! Don't you dare stand here, in my house, and accuse me of such a thing! You're my...
Will I ever be loved again?
Whenever we have been through a traumatic experience, whether it be the loss of a loved one or some form of physical abuse, we...
Do you see?
He might well be a “good man” in many ways. He might be your good friend or brother. Your dedicated work colleague. A...
Who Do I Talk To?
The fact that so many women and their children are abused are beyond shocking. The more statistics I gobble up, the worse everything seems,...