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If you have experienced any form of emotional abuse – whether from a family member, friend, or romantic partner – it can be hard to imagine healing is possible. You may have even resigned yourself to never feeling “normal” again. We believe you can find healing! This article is meant to give you hope to heal from

Spiritual abuse, or religious abuse, is one of the most damaging forms of psychological coercion, which can take years before a person fully heals from the trauma it causes them. Spiritual abuse happens in all religious or spiritual beliefs and systems. It is used within intimate relationships, parent-child relationships, and institutional or organizational structures (churches,

When abuse is present in a relationship, a trauma bond can form, making it difficult, and seemingly impossible, to stay or leave the harmful relationship. Trauma bonding can occur in romantic partnerships, friendships, and other intimate relationships. In adult relationships, trauma bonds often perpetuate early childhood trauma from disrupted attachment styles with primary caregivers, creating unhealthy patterns

If you are in an abusive relationship, the situation can become so dangerous that leaving becomes not just necessary but urgent for your safety. However, exiting such a relationship is rarely straightforward and can even be more dangerous than staying if you’re not well-prepared.In this guide, we’ll explore how to navigate leaving an abusive relationship

If you have witnessed a friend or family member in an abusive relationship, you likely were concerned for their safety and maybe even their life as a whole. It’s very hard to watch a woman you love stay with a man who is harming them. You may feel compelled to say something, yet no matter what

How to Choose an Individual or Relationship Therapist And Identify Red Flags Indicating It’s Time to Exit Let’s begin with a few preliminary points before we get into how to interview and choose a therapist.  It can be hard to know how to determine the way your therapist will respond if you are experiencing ongoing abuse

Belittling within an abusive relationship happens slowly over time. If it happened outright and upfront, the victim would be more likely to confront it and set a strong boundary against it. But when it’s subtle, the victim might shrug it off at first, then become unsure or confused, and, eventually, may even believe they deserve

There’s been significant debate and public discussion about the term ‘mutual abuse,’ which has been used to conclude that some situations of domestic violence, psychological or physical, are actually mutually abusive with both partners being equally responsible—with both being aggressors and victims.But does mutual abuse exist?In this article, we’re going to:Debunk the myth about the

It is difficult to understand overt versus covert behaviors and how each plays out within relationships. Yet understanding is the key to overcoming. Covert behaviors are incredibly confusing and especially difficult to discern. The person inside the relationship who is experiencing covert behaviors often has no idea what is happening or how to respond effectively. Covert behaviors

It may seem implausible that an “institution” or “organization” can abuse people. But the truth is that it can and does happen. In this article, you’re going to learn:What abuse looks like in institutional settingsHow ‘institutional abuse’ affects victims and their loved onesHow to recognize and prevent itWhat Is Institutional Abuse and What Does It Look Like?We