Episode 75 - Is Domestic Violence Tough Love?

On today's episode of Yours Mentally we talk about domestic violence. This episode is in conversation with Ami Patel who is a Psychotherapist.

TW: Mention of death and physical violence.
We begin the episode by asking Ami what is domestic violence and what are various forms in which domestic violence takes place? 
We then ask whether domestic violence only include the physical abuse or are there other forms of it?
We also talk about in which relationship dynamic does domestic violence most commonly take place and why.
We also ask what kind of psychological wounds does domestic violence inflict on a person?
We also discuss how are the after effects of domestic violence different among a man, a woman and a child?
We then ask what are the long term effects of domestic violence on a person?
We also ask what are the emotional outcomes of a child witnessing domestic violence between their parents?
We then go on to discuss the effect culture and patriarchy have on domestic violence.
Lastly, we ask Ami how can we help a victim of domestic abuse?


Feel free to reach out to Ami on Instagram at:
@amipatel.therapist

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