When two people share conflicting stories of abuse, determining what is happening can be difficult even for mental health counselors. This is especially true
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We recently connected with Anne Wintemute, founder of Aimee Says, to learn more about the heart behind this AI-powered help companion and how it
How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has given me a place where I can express my deepest traumas and assist
We all long for connection. To be seen, heard, and understood is part of being human. Yet sometimes the way we share leaves us
This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult
This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult
How Has The MEND Project Helped You? I was looking for websites which validate the experiences of parents who have gone through hell via
When you’ve lived in a confusing, difficult, or abusive relationship, boundaries can feel challenging and even impossible to set. Many survivors spend years coping,
The phrase detaching with love is a concept rooted in setting healthy boundaries within relationships, especially where abuse has been present. It’s about maintaining
“I hope you heal from things no one ever apologized for.” This phrase resonates deeply for survivors of emotional abuse, coercive control, and any
The MEND Project is here for you. When you’re in a difficult, confusing, or abusive relationship, one of the most overwhelming challenges is finding
Abuse in relationships can take many different forms, some subtle and hidden, while others are overt. One of the most confusing and painful tactics
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Reactive Abuse Explained: Understanding the Survivor’s Response to Ongoing Harm
When two people share conflicting stories of abuse, determining what is happening can be difficult even for mental health counselors. This is especially true when prolonged mistreatment has caused the victim to react in aggressive ...
How AI Can Be a Supportive and Empowering Resource for Abuse Survivors
We recently connected with Anne Wintemute, founder of Aimee Says, to learn more about the heart behind this AI-powered help companion and how it can support people in confusing, difficult, or abusive relationships. In the ...
Finding the Strength to Leave an Abusive Relationship
How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has given me a place where I can express my deepest traumas and assist others who are going through or have been through circumstances and ...
Oversharing: Finding Healing Through Self-Love
We all long for connection. To be seen, heard, and understood is part of being human. Yet sometimes the way we share leaves us feeling unsettled, ashamed, or even more isolated. Those feelings often happen ...
Becoming the Parent Your Child Needs After Abuse and Trauma
This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult survivors. You know that feeling when you hear the door open. ...
What No One Tells Protective Parents About Family Court
This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult survivors. You went into family court expecting it to see what ...
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