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 a man to abuse – 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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Self-care is a personal journey, and what works for one may not work for another. Join us for a transformative workshop where we’ll explore:✨ Effective Strategies: Carve out time for self-care in your busy life🌱 Building Self-Esteem: Cultivate confidence and resilience🛡️ Healthy Boundaries: Learn to prioritize your mental and physical well-beingAre you ready to invest in yourself? Let’s embark on this journey together! 💖🗓️ Date: October 11, 2024🕛 Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.👉 Register HERE: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1030124679647?aff=oddtdtcreator ... See MoreSee Less
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⚠️‼️ Important report from Nova Scotia’s Drug Harms Alert - Actiq/Duragesic suspected to contain strong opioids in Hantsport, NSDon’t use alone, if possible. Overdose Prevention Sites support harm reduction by providing equipment and a safe and caring space for people to use drugs. These sites are equipped to respond to overdoses and connect people to important health and social services:- ReFIX Halifax Overdose Prevention Site: Address: 2107 Brunswick St. Halifax; Phone: 902-209-9370 - PeerSix Overdose Prevention SiteAddress: 75 Prince St. Sydney; Phone: 902-567-1766If you are using alone, call the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) phone line at 1-888-688-NORS. It is a 24/7 phone line available for anyone in Canada to call and the operator will "spot" you while you use. For more information visit www.nors.ca.Alternatively, call a trusted support person and let them know you are using alone and provide them with your location.Start with a test dose. Start low, go slow. Have naloxone available, even if you aren’t intentionally using opioids. Although naloxone only works to reverse opioid overdoses, there is no harm in administering it if you are unsure what kind of overdose you are witnessing. Naloxone is available for free from most community pharmacies and other community locations, including needle distribution and disposal organizations. For more information about where to get a free naloxone kit and how to use it, visit www.nsnaloxone.com/Call 911 in the event of an overdose. Know your rights under the Good Samaritan Act. ... See MoreSee Less
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