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emotional-abuse-quiz

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

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Mark’s Story of Narcissistic Abuse

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

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Brians Story of Finding Freedom

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

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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

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emotional abuse

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

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emotional abuse confusion

How Emotional Abuse Creates a Maze of Confusion

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

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Narcissistic Parents

Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents: What Happens After They Grow Up

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.  

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A guide to help you share your story

A Guide to Help You Share Your Story of Abuse

Sharing your story of abuse is a significant step in the healing journey for any survivor. Some prefer to share their story with one

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reactive abuse

Understanding Reactive Abuse: What You Need to Know

Discerning the experiences and stories of two people can be tricky and confusing.  This is especially true when there is a long history of

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woman looking up with hand on face

Covert Abuse: Identifying Hidden Forms of Emotional Manipulation

What is covert abuse, and what is covert emotional abuse?  “Covert” means “hidden” or “secret.”  Covert abuse involves specific manipulative behavioral tactics that are

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Partial Confession

How Partial Confessions in Relationships May Be Covert Abuse

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

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gaslighting

What is Gaslighting? 10 Obvious Clues You’re Being Gaslighted

Most of us are familiar with “Gaslighting,” which is often used loosely in response to many situations within diverse relationship types.  Gaslighting isn’t always

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AI Support for Abuse

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 ...

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happy woman walking away

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 ...

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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 ...

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child holding parents legs

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. ...

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Court house pillars

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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gold kintsugi lines on legs

From Trauma to Triumph: My Journey Through Abuse and Injustice

How Has The MEND Project Helped You? I was looking for websites which validate the experiences of parents who have gone through hell via the family court system. I found yours, which offers an opportunity ...

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Disclaimer: The MEND Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The information on this website and the services we provide are offered for educational purposes in an effort to serve those impacted by abuse. While we are not clinicians, we are committed to research and to helping identify and clarify harmful behaviors and patterns when covert abuse is present. We do not seek to vilify any gender or any person, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, or other identity. © 2026 The MEND Project. All Rights Reserved.

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