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Abuse in relationships does not always begin with physical abuse or physical violence. Some abusive relationships are marked primarily by verbal abuse and psychological
Have you ever reacted strongly to something and wondered afterward, Why did that affect me so much? Or caught yourself apologizing, shutting down, defending
Manipulation in relationships means using guilt, fear, confusion, pressure, or other emotional tactics to influence your behavior for someone else’s benefit, rather than communicating
Have you ever said yes when everything inside you was saying no? Maybe you agreed because you did not want to disappoint someone. Maybe
Does your relationship move between periods of warmth and connection and difficult times that seem to keep returning? Perhaps things feel good for a
Healing from emotional abuse can feel deeply isolating. There are many reasons for this. Safe listeners and helpers can be difficult to find, and
When two people share conflicting stories of abuse, determining what is happening can be difficult even for mental health counselors. This is especially true
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
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I Knew the Signs. Why Didn’t I See Them?
How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has helped me better understand the resources, tools, and skills needed for healing after domestic violence. As a survivor, I have learned that healing is ...
Emotionally Abusive Relationship: Common Behaviors
Abuse in relationships does not always begin with physical abuse or physical violence. Some abusive relationships are marked primarily by verbal abuse and psychological abuse, or emotional abuse. Emotionally abusive behaviors can occur in romantic ...
Self-Awareness and Radical Acceptance: A Path Toward Clarity and Healing
Have you ever reacted strongly to something and wondered afterward, Why did that affect me so much? Or caught yourself apologizing, shutting down, defending yourself, or questioning your own judgment before you even realized what ...
Manipulation in Relationships: Signs, Tactics, and How to Recognize the Pattern
Manipulation in relationships means using guilt, fear, confusion, pressure, or other emotional tactics to influence your behavior for someone else’s benefit, rather than communicating honestly and respecting your boundaries. It can be hard to recognize ...
People-Pleasing: Losing Yourself to Keep the Peace and Finding Your Way Back
Have you ever said yes when everything inside you was saying no? Maybe you agreed because you did not want to disappoint someone. Maybe you stayed quiet to avoid conflict, softened what you really thought ...
The Cycle of Abuse: Why the Bad Times Can Be So Confusing
Does your relationship move between periods of warmth and connection and difficult times that seem to keep returning? Perhaps things feel good for a while. You feel close to your partner and hopeful about your ...
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