The Risk of Domestic Violence Increases During the Holidays

The holidays are typically assumed to bring happy families and festive gatherings. But for victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) or for those at risk, this time of year can actually be one of anxiety and fear. Rather than feeling joy about the coming holidays, many of my clients know that this time of year will bring increased tension and abuse in their partnerships and homes. As my client Alison said recently, “The holidays usually feel less like a time of celebration and more like a countdown to the inevitable blowup.” Link to full story here.