The way someone talks about their relationship reveals a lot. Abuse victims and perpetrators each have their own language patterns. Knowing these language patterns will help you understand which...
In abusive relationships, it might be difficult or even impossible to discern which parts of yourself are truly you and which are shaped by the abuse. What does it...
Love can feel like a double-edged sword, cutting deep despite the tender moments. Or is that really love? Caring and kindness mixed with toxic, controlling behaviors create a dangerous...
They did the worst thing imaginable, and now want you to stay in their life. Is it possible they can change? Should you give them a chance?
The one-off difficulties in relationships are perfectly normal for everyone. We all have them. They’re not welcome, necessarily, but normal. But what happens when the “one-offs” become systemic? What...
When you get into an emotionally abusive relationship, you have no idea what you’re walking into. When you figure it out, though, you might have to make some tough...
Some people just won’t stop being hurtful. Why won’t they stop? Are they just terrible people we have to accept and move on? Power and control are their M.O.,...
Is there a path out of being stuck in the whirlwind of a toxic relationship? Maybe taking a step back and out of the situation a while will help...
What if you’re doing all you can to maintain your own health and well-being, but you have someone in your life who is a consistent drain on your mental...
The victim of abusive behavior will eventually reach their breaking point. In that moment, they finally feel like they can take their life back. But they may still not...