When you feel no relief in your relationship and every single day seems to bring more cruelty, this is not a normal relationship difficulty. You may be experiencing the...
When you first start dating someone, everything feels exciting. You’re getting to know each other, discovering shared interests, and enjoying that rush of new connection. But sometimes, in the...
This is an answer to a question I received from a woman who is being convinced by her partner that she is the abuser. She’s starting to think she...
When you’ve realized enough is enough, but you’re afraid that the kids will get a boatload of abusive behavior from a soon-to-be ex, knowing what to expect and how...
Controlling behavior shows up in many forms, but one of the most insidious is when someone demands that you distance yourself from the people you care about. The request...
The accusation cuts deep. When you finally decide that staying in an abusive relationship isn’t sustainable anymore, someone tells you that leaving makes you a bad parent. Maybe it’s...
Your heart is big. And your kindness and compassion, though amazing qualities, can also keep you in situations that are unhealthy for you. When you’re afraid you’re going to...
Looking back at a relationship and seeing years or even decades that feel like a void is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. It is...
When you leave an emotionally abusive relationship, you might think the hardest part is behind you. You made the decision, you got out, and now you can start healing....
A trauma bond is like being addicted to both the highs and lows, just waiting for your next fix. It’s not impossible to break a trauma bond, but it...