In this brave Emotional Abuse Survivor Story by Michelle (not her real name), she shares the details of her journey being married to a covert narcissist—who is now her soon-to-be ex-husband. In this story, you’ll learn:How no matter how hard she tried or what she did to try to support her partner, it was never enoughHow
The terms “narcissist” and “gaslighting” are widely used in our culture, but they are rarely understood. Narcissistic gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that is very destructive, more than many other forms of abuse. It is exceedingly difficult to discern and know how to respond.In this article, we provide clarity about what narcissistic gaslighting
I learned from a young age that mistakes, even simple mistakes on a homework assignment, equaled pain. I feared my father’s hands until I filled my own with love.
For many, abuse is a well-kept secret. This was true for “Brigid” who grew up watching her mother experience constant verbal, emotional, and mental abuse from her father. Now, in the wake of grief following her mother’s death, she has found the strength and clarity to speak out about the abuse her family experienced. In this story of
Lyn’s story demonstrates beautifully the path from victim, to survivor, to heroine. Please remember, it is not always easy to hear about the abuse someone endured for years. We hope that in reading this story, you will learn and understand:More about abuse and Double AbuseThat if you are a victim or survivor, you deserve to be
We hear of and see Institutional Abuse happening over and over again, notably and repeatedly within churches across our country. One of the challenges in discussing “Institutional Abuse” is the name alone dehumanizes the issue and allows us to separate ourselves from the humans who make up the institution. Over time, we tend to forget
‘There will be joy in the morning,’ she said as she prayed for me one day. ‘Joy in the morning.’ After the pain, hurt, and grief I’d been feeling for so long, this was music to my ears. But it was much more than that as I felt a sudden shift within me responding to
The vast majority of parents want to parent well. If they knew that their words or actions were harming their children or even causing trauma, they would work to stop. There are some common things parents say and do to their children without even realizing how harmful their words or actions are to their child’s
Have you ever wondered why victims stay quiet about the abuse they’ve experienced? In this article, we will unpack the answer to this question. We will cover:The important truth about abuse you might be overlookingHow abuse startsA few significant reasons victims remain silentLet’s have a look!What’s Helpful to UnderstandAs an outsider, it’s hard to understand when someone
Thank you for making the decision to join our “Finding Clarity and Healing in Difficult, Confusing or Abusive Relationships” course. We are excited to come alongside you in your healing journey. Let’s get started! On this page, you will learn the specific next steps to take to get access to the course (to start learning
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