Third Place Transition House for Truro, Colchester and East Hants

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Women can leave if they want to – There are many reasons why women don’t leave an abusive relationship: financial-she may depend on her partner’s income; emotional-she may feel that she can’t make it alone; low self-esteem, fear, and the belief that marriage is forever; concerned about what family and friends will think; feels she has nowhere else to go; does not know where to go for help; is embarrassed; she doesn’t want to break up the family.

 Alcohol/drugs cause an individual to become abusive – In many instances the use of alcohol/drugs will make an abusive situation worse but it does not cause it. Abuse is a manipulative technique used to instill fear and elicit control over another individual.

Women provoke abuse – No one deserves to be abused. Abusive partners use the excuse that they were provoked to escape taking responsibility for their abusive behaviour.

Only young women are abused – Abuse can happen to anyone in any form. Mature women in their 70’s and 80’s have sought shelter at Third Place.

Families are always supportive – Many families are very supportive of the abused member, but there are also many families who are not supportive. They feel that the abusive person is not being truthful, or that such things should be kept within the family and not made public. Some families have had abuse happen throughout generations so that to them it is a normal part of their family life. Abuse is not normal behaviour, it is wrong and some abuse can result in criminal charges.

Abusive partners are mentally ill – All abusers are not mentally ill. Some abusers use violence in certain situations while others use psychological abuse to intimidate and control. Most abusers are not abusive in other outside relationships.

He loves her but she makes him jealous – Relationships based on respect and trust are loving. Abusive partners will often get jealous when they feel that they may be losing control over their partner. The abusive partner has an irrational fear that he may lose his partner so chooses to react in a jealous manner. This is his choice and he could choose to react in an not-abusive way.

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Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat with us and @thelotuscentre_ at the Truro Farmer’s Market on Saturday! We are very thankful for all of the donations we received and are appreciative of everyone who took the time to learn more about our services and the memorial service coming up at the Lotus Centre on December 6th in honour of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Pictou County Interagency on Family Violence will be hosting a walk in memory of Brenda Tatlock on December 6th. This event will begin in Laurie Park, New Glasgow, and will continue through downtown core. We encourage all who are able, to attend and show your support for a future without gender-based violence and to honour the life of Brenda💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so excited to be hosting a Holiday Paint Night with @countryroadsrusticdecor on December 18th! We will be painting beautiful holiday signs using their Creative Kits, all supplies provided! We look forward to seeing everyone’s creativity🎨 There is a limit of seats available so register as soon as you can! Registration deadline is December 1, call 902-893-4844 to register or for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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