Have you ever wondered when a “good” joke crosses the line? Have you ever been on the receiving end of a “joke” that felt more like a punch in the gut? Have you ever felt that people are overly sensitive to the jokes that you say? In today’s blog, we share a story about a…
My fairy tale romance fell apart less than a year into our relationship, but I married him anyway. After suffering abuse for almost a decade, I found freedom in an unexpected place.
For most of us, when we hear the word “pervert” or “perpetrator,” we imagine someone who fits a specific image. Perhaps, in your mind, abusers look a certain way. Maybe you see them as the tough-looking man or cutthroat woman. Or maybe they look like the creepy neighbor who prefers musty sweaters and old books.…
Every scar, whether visible or invisible, tells a story. These marks of life can represent small accidents from personal carelessness, show victories from battles, or triumphs over challenges such as overcoming a mountain climb or running a race. These types of scars are part of the journey, the cost of living, of having adventure and…
Has a friend or family member ever talked to you about the way their intimate partner treats them, and the stories shared made your skin crawl? Or, maybe you have heard a lot of “little” stories that add up to an overwhelming amount of harmful words and behaviors. Perhaps it’s your best friend who talks…
Picture this: Sarah and her boyfriend had been having problems, and things were getting worse. One night, their arguing intensified, and he threw Sarah into a wall. Although he immediately apologized, Sarah knew she needed help. The next day, she confided in her coworker, someone who she also considered a friend. Sarah hoped to get…
Is there someone in your life who treats you as if you aren’t a valuable person, who often ignores what you say and doesn’t engage with you in what seems like a normal manner? Or maybe someone close to you has given you the silent treatment or held back any emotional reaction or connection? Keep…
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.
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…
My heart stopped. I knew my former husband was either dead or again had robbed and ended up in jail. Hands shaking, heart thumping, I made the awful phone call.