The Claim That Sandy Hook Was a Hoax — and the Facts That Disprove It
Why This Claim Circulates Since the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, false claims have circulated online that the shooting never happened. With emotional language and edited footage, people making these claims use edited footage and emotional language to aid engagement; then build arguments on misrepresented photos and selective quotes taken out of context. Some […]
What It Really Means to Wonder “Why Do I Hate Everyone?”
When People Start to Feel Unbearable You might notice the feeling shows up slowly. Just scrolling online or everyday conversations feel exhausting, irritating. You might catch yourself thinking, or even searching, “why do I hate everyone?” to try making sense of your overwhelming feelings of resentment. Feelings of hatred don’t make you cruel, antisocial, or broken. […]
How to Be Feared? The Root Feelings Behind a Desire
Explaining Why You May Have Searched “How to Be Feared” Wanting to be feared isn’t an impulse that exists in a vacuum or on its own accord. It comes from the same part of you that wants to feel safe. Maybe you searched “how to be feared” after feeling disrespected, humiliated, or unsafe. Making others fear […]
How to Make Someone Regret Ignoring You—Breaking Down the Urge
Why Being Ignored Hurts So Much A message goes unanswered; a conversation ends without explanation. Friend, partner, coworker, or ex, being ignored stings. If you’re trying to find out how to make someone regret ignoring you, you probably aren’t trying to hurt them. You’re looking for dignity, closure, an end to the mental loop that silence […]
How to Get Revenge on Someone — What That Urge Is Really About
Content note: This article discusses violent thoughts and emotional distress. If you feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, contact emergency services immediately or reach the Violence Prevention Hotline listed below. Why You Might Be Having These Thoughts When someone betrays, humiliates, or deeply wrongs you, the idea of revenge can feel like justice. […]
Thinking About Killing Someone? Read This First.
Trigger warning: This article discusses violent thoughts and disturbing mental imagery. If you believe you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or someone else, call emergency services right away or contact the Violence Prevention Hotline listed at the end. What This Article Is and Is Not Some people search violent phrases or experience thoughts about […]
Why Do I Fantasize About Hurting Others?
Understanding Violent Thoughts Without Judgment You may be startled or frightened at violent thoughts or fantasies. They can arrive suddenly, feel intrusive, or even give a fleeting sense of control. These thoughts do not mean you will act on them, nor do they make you a “bad person.” Understanding why they happen is the first step toward […]
How the National Violence Prevention Hotline can Prevent Sexual Violence
As part of the National Violence Prevention Hotlines (NVPH), part of our focus is to prevent sexual violence by interacting with individuals that are thinking about committing such acts. The purpose of this is to help individuals well before they commit themselves to a lifetime of needless pain as well as potential victims. Below we […]
Campaign To Message Your Government Representatives Is Now Open
The Violence Prevention Hotline proposes to provide free, confidential, expert support for people in distress and who feel compelled toward committing acts of violence in the future. But that is no small task! It will take a tremendous amount of technical setup, staffing, and organization to support the mental health resources that would be needed […]
WoodTV 8: Nonprofit works to launch National Violence Prevention Hotline
Article published by WoodTV 8 on March 3, 2023. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Grand Rapids-based nonprofit wants to create a National Violence Prevention Hotline to combat gun violence across the states. The 24/7 number would be aimed at catching potential perpetrators before they carry out any violent act and instead connect them with […]