Valerie’s journey through the family court system might sound extreme to some of you, but it’s not. We at The MEND Project hear so
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When a parent chooses to put themselves at the center of attention, forcing everyone and everything to orbit around them, this can be considered
Often, children of narcissistic parents turn to substance abuse as a way to numb the pain caused by their parents. This becomes evident as
What do I say when someone I know shares their experience of abuse with me? This is an important question that we are going
Men can be victims of abuse. This is what Craig’s story reminds us. Like women, they find themselves in sexually, emotionally, or physically abusive
How is catastrophizing in relationships abusive? At first glance, this behavior may not seem very harmful. Yet victims experience negative personal and relational effects
Have you been the victim of covert bullying? In the realm of adult interactions, bullying doesn't always manifest in overt displays of aggression. Often,
I Was Never Heard - By “Brooke” | The MEND Project In this survivor of domestic violence story written by a brave soul who
This is the story of one child's journey through the foster care system. As you read the experiences of this child who survived abuse,
Secondary abuse is when victims of abuse are inadvertently or intentionally mistreated by the people they trusted with their story. In this post, we're
Have you ever asked your partner to stop doing something you’re uncomfortable with? For example, he won’t stop photographing you in your bathing suit.
Abuse is so confusing it can be hard to put into words. What seems like a simple conflict to work through can become muddled
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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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