Have you ever reacted strongly to something and wondered afterward, Why did that affect me so much? Or caught yourself apologizing, shutting down, defending
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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
Have you ever said yes when everything inside you was saying no? Maybe you agreed because you did not want to disappoint someone. Maybe
Does your relationship move between periods of warmth and connection and difficult times that seem to keep returning? Perhaps things feel good for a
Healing from emotional abuse can feel deeply isolating. There are many reasons for this. Safe listeners and helpers can be difficult to find, and
When two people share conflicting stories of abuse, determining what is happening can be difficult even for mental health counselors. This is especially true
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
How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has given me a place where I can express my deepest traumas and assist
We all long for connection. To be seen, heard, and understood is part of being human. Yet sometimes the way we share leaves us
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
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
How Has The MEND Project Helped You? I was looking for websites which validate the experiences of parents who have gone through hell via
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Autoconocimiento y aceptación radical: un camino hacia la claridad y la sanación
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 ...
Manipulación en las relaciones: signos, tácticas y cómo reconocer el patrón
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 ...
Compasión por el pueblo: Perderse para mantener la paz y encontrar el camino de regreso
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 ...
El ciclo del abuso: ¿Por qué los momentos difíciles pueden ser tan confosos?
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 ...
Los beneficios de los grupos de apoyo: ¿Por qué la sanación tiene mejores resultados en un contexto comunitario?
Healing from emotional abuse can feel deeply isolating. There are many reasons for this. Safe listeners and helpers can be difficult to find, and it may be even harder to find people who truly understand ...
Reactive Abuse Explained: Understanding the Survivor’s Response to Ongoing Harm
When two people share conflicting stories of abuse, determining what is happening can be difficult even for mental health counselors. This is especially true when prolonged mistreatment has caused the victim to react in aggressive ...
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