The thought of breaking up or separating from a toxic person can be a difficult decision to make. But taking a break before a breakup can bring clarity and...
The language you use to describe your relationship and how you’re getting along with the other person says a lot. If you’ve ever wondered if you are the hurtful...
If you are with someone who does hurtful things, would it help to write them a loving, supportive letter outlining all the ways they hurt you in hopes they’ll...
The cycle of high ups and deep downs in a relationship is like being trapped in an emotional prison. There are moments of freedom and happiness, followed by a...
I recently received a message from someone who started the journey to healing from their emotionally abusive behaviors. They said they are currently getting professional help but wanted to...
Why do people who claim to care about us hurt us when they see that we’re suffering? Shouldn’t our suffering be enough for them to stop the behaviors? It’s...
Dealing with a hurtful person is often hard enough. When your partner has hurtful parents, however, it gets even harder, especially when you thought you had a somewhat good...
Your religious or spiritual beliefs are supposed to help uplift and inspire you, not make you feel oppressed and exhausted. Religious abuse happens when people who claim to love...
I get messages from those who are with someone who claims to have changed, but something doesn’t feel right to them. What they feel is usually accurate. There are...
Why can’t they just change? Why don’t they just stop hurting you? Sometimes they’ve built such a huge wall of protection around themselves that nothing can penetrate it. They...