Did you know that abuse does not discriminate? It can happen to anyone: to him, her, or they. Children, teens, adults and the elderly all can be victims of abuse. Violence happens in intimate partnerships, parent-child relationships, within the workplace, at church or school, and among teens who date. There is no minimum age requirement…
DetailsIn 2020, Jessica Simpson released her memoir “Open Book”. In her life account, she divulges her struggles throughout her past. She speaks openly about her battle against drugs and alcohol addiction fueled by the unaddressed sexual abuse she experienced as a little girl. There are multiple inspiring elements of Simpson’s story. However, one aspect that…
DetailsWhen someone you love is in an abusive relationship, the impact of that relationship affects everyone in their circle, including you. You may not see the abuse or even realize that what you do see is abuse so much as you feel that something is “off.” It is particularly difficult to spot an abusive relationship…
DetailsAbuse in relationships does not always look like hitting or name-calling. Frequently, abuse is much more subtle than that, and can slowly wedge a divide between couples, digging deeper into the victim day by day. This is what is called “Covert Emotional Abuse (CEA)” and “Dismissing” is one of the tactics covert abusers use to…
DetailsThe Christmas season is one of the only times each year when scattered family members tend to travel near and far to gather under one roof. During the pandemic, holiday celebrations will definitely be different, but there are still many opportunities to make memories and be with the ones you love, even if it is…
DetailsBeing 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…
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