Author Archives: The M3ND Project

Wounds Deeper Than Bruises: An Open Letter From An Emotionally Abused Wife, by Jessica

Last week on the blog we talked about covert emotional abuse, what it is, how it
manifests and how confusing it can be. This week, we want to share a story from
Jessica, a covert emotional abuse survivor. Her story contains a litany of covert
emotional abuse behaviors by her husband. Jessica’s story might help you recognize
and identify abusive behaviors in your own relationships or in relationships of loved
ones. We will let her words speak for themselves, but if you have any questions
about what you read, please comment or contact The M3ND Project for support.

The Unseen Killer of Healthy Relationships: Covert Emotional Abuse

One minute I was sitting at lunch with a close group of girlfriends and the next minute, I found myself waking up on the floor of the restaurant.  I had fainted.  One of my friends had casually asked me how I was doing and mentioned the name of my abuser. I was in such a…

From Emotionally Abused Wife to a Healthy and Healed Marriage: The Story of Our Founder

I can remember sitting there, my head in my hands, feet in the sand, my thoughts spinning in my mind. . .  I feel “crazy”.  How can I be getting this so wrong?  Why do I feel so horrible?  Why can’t I figure this out?  Am I just ineffective at articulating my words?  Will there…