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Is there someone in your life who refuses to communicate or listen? Or refuses to give you their love or affection? Or maybe they
Grounding techniques are valuable tools to help manage symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety disorders, and the effects of trauma or secondary trauma. When
In this touching, real-life story of survival and abuse, you’ll learn how Victoria grappled with a relationship with a man who had a personality
Navigating the complexities of helping someone who is being abused can be challenging. On the other hand, it can be one of the most
Often, people do not think of ‘unkindness’ as a sign of abuse. But it can be. And it’s crucial to learn not only how
When Jenni met her husband, she thought that he was kind and different. But as they got more serious and eventually married, his abusive
It can be challenging to grasp the significant impact caused by narcissistic parents. It has longstanding effects that often linger into adulthood, leading to
Abuse does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone. Children, teens, adults and the elderly all can be victims of abuse. Violence happens in
Abuse is always a choice, and it is never the victim’s fault. This is essential for anyone to know who is responding to or
We are grateful to our friend “Tobey” for sharing her story about the workplace abuse she experienced. Many of us know what it feels
Most people are familiar with the term “gaslighting,” but how many really know what it means? Our guess is relatively few do. The term
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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 ...
The Benefits of Support Groups: Why Healing Happens Better in Community
Healing from emotional abuse can feel deeply isolating. There are many reasons for this. Safe listeners and helpers can be difficult to find, and it may be even harder to find people who truly understand ...
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 ...
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