In this blog, Rowe (not her real name) shares her story of domestic violence and abuse and how it negatively impacted her life. Through
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For many, abuse is a well-kept secret. This was true for “Brigid” who grew up watching her mother experience constant verbal, emotional, and mental
Lyn’s story demonstrates beautifully the path from victim, to survivor, to heroine. Please remember, it is not always easy to hear about the abuse
We hear of and see Institutional Abuse happening over and over again, notably and repeatedly within churches across our country. One of the challenges
'There will be joy in the morning,’ she said as she prayed for me one day. 'Joy in the morning.' After the pain, hurt,
The vast majority of parents want to parent well. If they knew that their words or actions were harming their children or even causing
Have you ever wondered why victims stay quiet about the abuse they’ve experienced? In this article, we will unpack the answer to this question.
The MEND Project works to educate survivors and responders to identify cultural and faulty thinking structures that cause abusive behaviors. To understand the nuances
Phillip, a male survivor of abuse, spent years trying to figure out why he felt like a slave. “It must be due to my
Has your partner ever refused to talk to you or even look at you? Arguments and misunderstandings happen to everyone, and sometimes, we need
This is a story from a brave survivor who courageously shares her story. Survivor stories can be healing and validating for those who are
When Tom Realized That There Was a Big Problem Like many other male victims of abuse, Tom endured years of maltreatment, both physical and
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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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