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 going to:  Give you a very specific secondary abuse definition  Cover ...

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. Or maybe she expects you to meet her needs while ignoring ...

Abuse is so confusing it can be hard to put into words.  What seems like a simple conflict to work through can become muddled and confusing. When abuse is present, it can be hard to ...

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 change their behavior? So often, an abusive partner will promise to ...

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 step. However, it’s not always the best. You may not know ...