Have you ever been in a conversation where you feel things are getting off-topic or out of control, but you can’t figure out how it happened or why? Or, maybe you’ve attempted to raise a ...
Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents: What Happens After They Grow Up
The Lasting Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent It’s difficult to fully comprehend the impact of a narcissistic parent on a child. Children of narcissistic parents experience recurring trauma that leads to interrupted ...
A Guide to Help You Share Your Story of Abuse
Sharing your story of abuse is a significant step in the healing journey for any survivor. Some prefer to share their story with one or two trusted people. Others choose to share it with trusted ...
Understanding Reactive Abuse: What You Need to Know
Discerning the experiences and stories of two people can be tricky and confusing. This is especially true when there is a long history of abuse, and the victim’s involuntary trauma responses are triggered by recurring ...
Covert Abuse: Identifying Hidden Forms of Emotional Manipulation
What is covert abuse, and what is covert emotional abuse? “Covert” means “hidden” or “secret.” Covert abuse involves specific manipulative behavioral tactics that are hard to spot and difficult to define. Without gaining clarity and ...
How Partial Confessions in Relationships May Be Covert Abuse
Labeling “partial confessions” as a term of abuse may be confusing to some people. How can a partial confession be considered abuse? Isn’t it good for someone to be willing to apologize, at least in ...
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