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Most people are familiar with the term “gaslighting,” but how many really know what it means? Our guess is relatively few do. The term
Meet Katy. Katy was born in Cleveland, OH. and was raised in a loving, conservative Christian home. When she was 22, she met and
We are thankful for Michelle’s bravery in sharing her story of healing from abuse by a covert narcissist. In this abuse survivor story, you’ll
In this story, Vesper (not her real name) met her boyfriend in another state. They had a fast beginning to their relationship when she
In this survival story of emotional abuse, you’re going to learn about Yaya and her relationship/marriage with a narcissist who kept his abusive, narcissistic
Today, we are sharing a survivor story of emotional abuse from a brave woman, named Crystal (a pseudonym to protect her privacy.) In this
In this story, we are proud to introduce you to a brave, powerful woman named Nicole. She experienced the unfathomable as a child and
In this story of emotional abuse, you’re going to learn: How a wife in an emotionally abusive relationship feels about her husband About how
You’ve been the victim of abuse—and now, you’re wondering if it was actually your fault. You’ve spent hours, days, weeks—maybe even years tipping back
In this survivor of domestic violence story written by a courageous young woman who we will call Abigail, you’ll learn about: The craziness that
A common question victims of domestic abuse ask is whether or not an abuser can change. In this article, we will explore this question
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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 ...
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 ...
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