- The abuser may have threatened to kill them if they leave, or kill themselves or the children or a pet
- The most dangerous time for an abused woman is when she attempts to leave; violence can escalate after they leave
- Victim is financially dependent on their partner – choice between violence or poverty
- Beliefs that they need to keep the family together that it’s better for the children
- Mental health may have been impacted by the abuse – PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and partner may use this against them
- Domestic abuse is often gradual and things can escalate over time. Promises for changes to happen, etc. can pull a victim back
- They love the other person; trauma bond
- Fear they won’t be believed, fear of being alone, fear of not meeting someone else
- COVID-19
CRISIS LINE: (613) 546-1777 OR 1(800) 267-9445
Kingston Interval House is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territory. As settlers to Turtle Island, we’re grateful for the opportunity to live and work here and thank all of the generations of people who have taken care of this land for thousands of years.
CONTACT US
ADDRESS
Kingston Interval House
P.O. Box 21042
Kingston, ON K7L 5P5
PHONE NUMBER
Crisis Line: (613) 546-1777 or 1 (800) 267-9445
Office: (613) 546-1833
REAL PEOPLE
There is a place where you can go.
Filled with women you may not know.
Scared with fear, quiet as a mouse.
This place is called Kingston Interval House.
When you pull up in front of the place.
Wipe those tears running down your face.
The doors open with a greeting smile.
You’ll start to calm down after a while.
Time will go by and the healing begin.
This is one battle your ex won’t win.
Take all the help that is offered you.
And hopefully one day you won’t be so blue.
There’s one special counselor, in her own way.
She will always help you in the right way.
A smile like an angel and a heart of gold.
When she was born they broke the mold.
My life would be better so wholesome and true.
I wish my mother was a lot like you.
I admire her beauty and she’s so smart.
That’s why she has a special place in my heart.
This house where I stay
is really nice,
A place where they help
and give advice,
For women to be free
from all the misery,
A lot to deal with every day
and hope everything good will come my way,
To God I pray every night
hoping all will be right.
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