A Way out of Anger and Abuse

When Matthew came to Commonwealth Catholic Charities, it was at the urging of a friend who had seen Matthew's abusive behavior toward his wife, Tiffany. Matthew

acknowledged that his emotionally and physically-abusive behavior hindered a healthy relationship with his wife and created an unhealthy home environment for their young daughter.

CCC helped Matthew stop his abusive behavior and develop a happy, healthy relationship with his wife and daughter.

Because he had grown-up in the midst of violence and substance abuse, Matthew

wanted better for his daughter—he wanted her to know love, safety, and security.

Although he understood that his reactions to conflict were unhealthy, Matthew didn't know a better way to react or communicate.

Matthew began attending CCC's 24-session Healthy Relationships Program where he learned ways to cope with, and control, his anger. He also discovered better ways to

communicate with his wife and daughter.

Throughout these sessions Tiffany noticed Matthew's behaviors change. Matthew and

Tiffany are taking advantage of couple's counseling with a CCC counselor, skilled at domestic violence recovery.

Although Matthew is still learning to change his behaviors and positively communicate, the Batterers Intervention Program began the healing process and taught him the power of positive communication.