Being in an emotionally abusive relationship can be an incredibly isolating experience. By nature, Covert Emotional Abuse (CEA) is subtle, difficult to detect and hard to confront. Many CEA victims are left suffering without having a clear understanding of why everything is challenging and complicated. For these men and women, knowledge is the most freeing…
DetailsIn the past few weeks, we have explored both childhood bullying and bullying within adult relationships. When we think of bullying, many of us automatically imagine a big kid on a playground pestering a smaller one or stealing their lunch money, but changing times and the use of technology have convoluted the traditional image of…
DetailsGratitude. When I see her all dressed up swirling around on the top of her tippy toes — Pique turn after Pique turn — dancer’s leotard and tights, her hair in a bun, sparkles around her eyes, a brilliant smile on her face — I am grateful. No, I am overjoyed. My “little” girl is…
DetailsMany people use the term “bullying” in the context of childhood experiences, which we talked about last week on the blog. Yet, bullying is an expression of abuse that can extend into adulthood. Adults can be the biggest culprits of bullying yet bullying is often considered acceptable, or “normal,” among adults. We are often told…
DetailsBullying among children and teens is a continual problem that has become more complex over time. Because of the widespread use of technology and social media, today’s kids often experience bullying well beyond the playground. Worse than the stereotypical name-calling and physical violence of bullying, cyberbullying has created a new and more accessible avenue for…
DetailsLast week in our blog, we posted the first part of Brooke’s story in which she shared the multiple ways she experienced covert emotional abuse within her marriage. As we read the second half of her story today, Brooke gives us an insight into the secondary harm which happens to most victims when they reach…
DetailsIn today’s blog, we share part one of a two-part true story written by a brave survivor of domestic violence who we will call “Brooke.” Brooke fell deeply in love with a man too broken to return her love. In her story, she shares the crazy-making covert tactics her partner used to maintain power and…
DetailsWith October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s critical to bring the reality of abuse determinants to the forefront of this conversation. Through this blog, The M3ND Project shares about different kinds of abuse and how we can detect and respond to each one. We seek to empower, equip and restore those impacted by…
DetailsWhen you hear the term “domestic violence” what comes to mind? Who do you imagine are the people involved? Do they come from a certain socioeconomic status? Do you assume a certain race is involved? Who do you picture when you hear the term “victim of domestic violence”? What feelings arise? Do you assume they…
DetailsThis Sunday, October 11th, the world recognizes the International Day of the Girl established by the United Nations. According to the U.N., “the world is home to more than 1.1 billion girls under age 18, who are poised to become the largest generation of female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers the world has ever seen.” Girls…
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