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One Man's Battle Against Domestic Abuse

Unveiling the Truth: One Man’s Battle Against Domestic Abuse

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

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Why Partners Who Catastrophize Are 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

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Covert bullying

Unveiling Covert Bullying: Understanding its Hidden Tactics

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,

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I Was Never Heard – By “Brooke” | The Mend Project

I Was Never Heard - By “Brooke” | The MEND Project  In this survivor of domestic violence story written by a brave soul who

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Child Abuse from the Eyes of a Foster Advocate

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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How Victims Experience Secondary 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

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emotional-entitlement

A Guide to Navigating Entitlement in Relationships

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.

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Power and Control Wheel as a Tool for Recognizing Abuse

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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Breaking Promises in a Relationship

Magical Thinking & Breaking Promises in a Relationship

Does your partner think an apology will resolve the relational stress and confusion you’re experiencing? Or do they think their apology is enough to

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When is Couples Therapy not appropriate

Couples Counseling: When It Helps vs. When It Harms

For couples experiencing relationship issues that they can’t seem to solve on their own, seeking marital or couples counseling is often considered the next

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Courageous Conversations: Confronting Abusers the Right Way

At some point, you will likely have the opportunity to confront a person about their abusive personality and behavior.  Whether the abuser is a

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Why Men Won’t Leave Their Abuser

Why Men Won’t Leave Their Abuser

We naturally talk about female victims of abuse, but men are abused by their partners as well. It’s just not talked about as much. 

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AI Support for Abuse

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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Finding the Strength to Leave an Abusive Relationship

How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has given me a place where I can express my deepest traumas and assist others who are going through or have been through circumstances and ...

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Oversharing: Finding Healing Through Self-Love

We all long for connection. To be seen, heard, and understood is part of being human. Yet sometimes the way we share leaves us feeling unsettled, ashamed, or even more isolated. Those feelings often happen ...

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Becoming the Parent Your Child Needs After Abuse and Trauma

This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult survivors. You know that feeling when you hear the door open. ...

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What No One Tells Protective Parents About Family Court

This blog was written for us by Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a researcher, educator, and expert in coercive control and its impact on children and adult survivors. You went into family court expecting it to see what ...

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From Trauma to Triumph: My Journey Through Abuse and Injustice

How Has The MEND Project Helped You? I was looking for websites which validate the experiences of parents who have gone through hell via the family court system. I found yours, which offers an opportunity ...

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Disclaimer: The MEND Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The information on this website and the services we provide are offered for educational purposes in an effort to serve those impacted by abuse. While we are not clinicians, we are committed to research and to helping identify and clarify harmful behaviors and patterns when covert abuse is present. We do not seek to vilify any gender or any person, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, or other identity. © 2026 The MEND Project. All Rights Reserved.

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