In this story, you’ll learn about how Melanie’s relationship and marriage became a nightmare of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and gaslighting. You’ll also
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Do you constantly find yourself asking… "Am I crazy or am I being abused?" Because if you are thinking this, you are definitely NOT crazy. Are You
Deciding whether to stay in an abusive relationship or go is often a difficult choice to make. Many in the domestic violence sector are
Not being believed is one of the most painful positions to find yourself in and needs safe and corrective attention as soon as possible. In
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Playing the Victim: How Abusers Flip the Script
Abuse in relationships can take many different forms, some subtle and hidden, while others are overt. One of the most confusing and painful tactics used by abusers is playing the victim—a manipulative strategy where they ...
The Harm of Pathologizing Abuse Survivors
At The MEND Project, we often hear stories from survivors whose emotional pain was mislabeled as abnormal behavior or unhealthy behavior. This experience has a name: pathologizing — and it causes deep, lasting harm. This ...
Is It Emotional Abuse? Take This Confidential Quiz
Emotional abuse, especially when covert or hidden, can be difficult to name and identify. This self-assessment quiz is designed to help uncover subtle relational patterns that may be undermining your emotional safety, autonomy, and well‑being.On ...
My Story of Narcissistic Abuse and Workplace Retaliation by Mark
How has MEND helped you?I finally understand what happened to me!I not just gained clarity about what I experienced, I understand what happened to me, and I experience enormous validation from Annette's words about double ...
Brian’s Story: Finding Freedom After 23 Years of Marriage
My name is Brian, and I just finished the self-paced course: Finding Clarity and Healing in Difficult, Confusing, or Abusive Relationships. I am so thankful I found this material. Reading and listening to the testimonies and ...
Kathy’s Story: Money Was a Constant Source of Tension
Through her courage and resilience, Kathy offers an eye-opening story of emotional abuse that occurred over the course of her marriage. Her journey speaks to the quiet struggles that often go unnoticed and unspoken, especially when ...
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