At The MEND Project, we often hear stories from survivors whose emotional pain was mislabeled as abnormal behavior or unhealthy behavior. This experience has
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Emotional abuse, especially when covert or hidden, can be difficult to name and identify. This self-assessment quiz is designed to help uncover subtle relational
How has MEND helped you?I finally understand what happened to me!I not just gained clarity about what I experienced, I understand what happened to
My name is Brian, and I just finished the self-paced course: Finding Clarity and Healing in Difficult, Confusing, or Abusive Relationships. I am so thankful
Through her courage and resilience, Kathy offers an eye-opening story of emotional abuse that occurred over the course of her marriage. Her journey speaks to
Emotional abuse can be difficult to identify, as it often doesn’t leave visible scars. However, its impact on mental and emotional well-being can be
Have you ever been in a conversation where you feel things are getting off-topic or out of control, but you can’t figure out how
The Lasting Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent It’s difficult to fully comprehend the impact of a narcissistic parent on a child. Children of
Sharing your story—publicly or privately—is a significant step in the healing journey for any survivor. Some prefer to share their story with one or two
Discerning the experiences and stories of two people can be tricky and confusing. This is especially true when there is a long history of
What is covert abuse, and what is covert emotional abuse? “Covert” means “hidden” or “secret.” Covert abuse involves specific manipulative behavioral tactics that are hard to
Labeling “partial confessions” as a term of abuse may be confusing to some people. How can a partial confession be considered abuse? Isn’t it good
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The Harm of Pathologizing Abuse Survivors
At The MEND Project, we often hear stories from survivors whose emotional pain was mislabeled as abnormal behavior or unhealthy behavior. This experience has a name: pathologizing — and it causes deep, lasting harm. This ...
Is It Emotional Abuse? Take This Confidential Quiz
Emotional abuse, especially when covert or hidden, can be difficult to name and identify. This self-assessment quiz is designed to help uncover subtle relational patterns that may be undermining your emotional safety, autonomy, and well‑being.On ...
My Story of Narcissistic Abuse and Workplace Retaliation by Mark
How has MEND helped you?I finally understand what happened to me!I not just gained clarity about what I experienced, I understand what happened to me, and I experience enormous validation from Annette's words about double ...
Brian’s Story: Finding Freedom After 23 Years of Marriage
My name is Brian, and I just finished the self-paced course: Finding Clarity and Healing in Difficult, Confusing, or Abusive Relationships. I am so thankful I found this material. Reading and listening to the testimonies and ...
Kathy’s Story: Money Was a Constant Source of Tension
Through her courage and resilience, Kathy offers an eye-opening story of emotional abuse that occurred over the course of her marriage. Her journey speaks to the quiet struggles that often go unnoticed and unspoken, especially when ...
Recognizing and Overcoming Emotional Abuse: A Path to Freedom, and Empowerment
Emotional abuse can be difficult to identify, as it often doesn’t leave visible scars. However, its impact on mental and emotional well-being can be profound and lasting.In this guide, we’ll break down the complexities of ...
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