Some time back Armee shared a link to an article "The Myth of Mutual Domestic Violence (https://www.thefriendshipcenter.org/post/the-myth-of-mutual-domestic-violence)" (MDV) that I think belongs here (and in other sub-sections) as it validates for us as survivors that when we fight back we are not initiating DV or are we trying to dominate or control another, we are defending ourselves. This perspective is really helpful if/when your abuser (or their lawyer if you're in court) accuses you of MDV. If you know how to fight back about fighting back you will be better prepared and not susceptible to this erroneous argument.
Other links:
- https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/relationships/is-mutual-abuse-real
- https://www.thehotline.org/resources/mutual-abuse-its-not-real/
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