It may seem implausible that an “institution” or “organization” can abuse people. But the truth is that it can and does happen. In this
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In this brave Emotional Abuse Survivor Story by Michelle (not her real name), she shares the details of her journey being married to a
The terms “narcissist” and “gaslighting” are widely used in our culture, but they are rarely understood. Narcissistic gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse
In this blog, Rowe (not her real name) shares her story of domestic violence and abuse and how it negatively impacted her life. Through
For many, abuse is a well-kept secret. This was true for “Brigid” who grew up watching her mother experience constant verbal, emotional, and mental
Lyn’s story demonstrates beautifully the path from victim, to survivor, to heroine. Please remember, it is not always easy to hear about the abuse
We hear of and see Institutional Abuse happening over and over again, notably and repeatedly within churches across our country. One of the challenges
'There will be joy in the morning,’ she said as she prayed for me one day. 'Joy in the morning.' After the pain, hurt,
The vast majority of parents want to parent well. If they knew that their words or actions were harming their children or even causing
Have you ever wondered why victims stay quiet about the abuse they’ve experienced? In this article, we will unpack the answer to this question.
The MEND Project works to educate survivors and responders to identify cultural and faulty thinking structures that cause abusive behaviors. To understand the nuances
Phillip, a male survivor of abuse, spent years trying to figure out why he felt like a slave. “It must be due to my
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I Knew the Signs. Why Didn’t I See Them?
How The MEND Project Has Helped Me The MEND Project has helped me better understand the resources, tools, and skills needed for healing after domestic violence. As a survivor, I have learned that healing is ...
Emotionally Abusive Relationship: Common Behaviors
Abuse in relationships does not always begin with physical abuse or physical violence. Some abusive relationships are marked primarily by verbal abuse and psychological abuse, or emotional abuse. Emotionally abusive behaviors can occur in romantic ...
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 ...
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