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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
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
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,
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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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