Law Offices of Maria Etzrodt Gibbons, LLC

05/30/2026

RIP. Thank you for your service Officer Yeager. Holding your colleagues, family and friends in the light.

05/27/2026

Just because an abuser didn't leave any bruises doesn't mean they didn't leave a mark.

Suffering from emotional abuse can make a person feel anxious, isolated, confused, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from themselves.

Just because an abuser didn't hit you doesn't mean your body is unscathed.

Being emotionally abused can cause a survivor to experience nightmares, depression, and stress that can lead to physical symptoms.

This , remember that emotional abuse IS that serious. If you constantly feel confused, small, monitored, or afraid, give our hotline a call at 1-800-642-3150 💜

05/25/2026

Pro-tip: Believe a survivor when they disclose abuse, even if you have a good relationship with their abuser.

Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean the person you know and trust is not capable of abuse.

You can also share your local DV hotline number and offer to call it with the person who is experiencing abuse. That number here in Philly is 1-866-723-3014.

[Image description: A picture of Lisa Simpson from “The Simpsons,” standing on a stage and giving a presentation to a captivated audience. Lisa looks angry as she reads off the words on the projector screen behind her: “Refusing to believe a survivor of abuse because you have a great relationship with their abuser is victim-blaming behavior.”]

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

The office is closed today. Thank you to all who sacrificed for our freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸