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Have you ever been on the receiving end of a “joke” that felt more like a punch in the gut? A joke is not
Research shows financial abuse is common in domestic violence. In fact, 99% of all domestic violence cases involve financial abuse. And its impact is
It’s common for people to think solely of physical violence when thinking about intimate partner violence. However, not all abuse is obvious. Subtle forms
4 Signs That Someone You Care About Is in an Abusive Relationship Recognizing the signs that a friend or family member is in an
Gender Bias Further Harms Male Victims of Abuse At The MEND Project, we believe that unconscious biases hinder our ability to see, hear, and
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
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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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