Reactive Abuse: Who’s The Victim Here?
You’ve struggled in some of your relationships before, but this time it’s different. You somehow feel like you, of all people, are the abuser. Is that even possible? Can you, …
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Dear Therapist: I Can Finally Talk About The Abuse He Put Me Through
Dear therapist, I know it’s been a long time since I’ve spoken with you, but here I am. I can finally talk about my abuse. I’ve been holding it in …
This Is How You Fell In Love With Your Abuser
You never thought you’d fall in love with your abuser, but here you are. You can’t seem to leave his sorry self, so it must be love, right? What is …
6 Dangerous Things You May Not See As Emotional Abuse
There are so many things that you may not see as emotional abuse, but they’re so dangerous for your mental health. If we’re looking at things long-term, you may face …
Trauma Bonding: This Is Why You Can’t Let Go Of Your Abuser
Trauma bonding is like a ghost; you don’t see it, but you most definitely feel its presence and consequences. Why can’t you just let go of your abuser? You’re never …
5 Signs You Developed Stockholm Syndrome In Your Abusive Relationship
Different types of people can develop Stockholm syndrome at different times in their lives. Most commonly, children of abusive parents and people who were kidnapped become victims of this weird …
I Never Understood Women Who Went Through Abuse Until I Became One
Whenever I met a woman who was going through abuse but chose to stay with her partner, I felt sorry for her. But I blamed her for not leaving him …
5 Tips To Protect Yourself From Emotional Abuse
Most people tend to associate the word abuse with physical abuse, but there are other types as well. And one that is particularly dangerous is emotional abuse. It’s difficult to …
You’re Never Trapped In Your Abusive Relationship (Whatever You May Believe)
I understand that you feel trapped in your abusive relationship. You feel like your entire life has been brought to the point of no return. You spend your days in …
5 Seemingly Minor Things That Are Actually Signs Of Emotional Blackmail
Emotional blackmail is one of the techniques that manipulators use to get things their way. They play with your emotions until they finally gain complete control over you. After that, …
After Emotional Abuse, Love Takes On Another Meaning
Love isn’t supposed to hurt. But after being emotionally abused, you start believing love means something else. You think that begging for attention and settling for crumbs of affection is …
Your Abusive Relationship Has Changed You But Maybe That’s Okay
My body broke down under his touch. I hated it when he put his hands on me. Even the slightest caress or the most loving nature of his gaze sent …
To The Girl Who Confused Abuse For Love: It’s Not Your Fault
A girl who confused abuse for love is a girl who’s seen the worst of the world and still found something beautiful in it. That same representation of beauty is …
If He Does Any Of These Things, It’s Not Love – It’s Abuse
How many times have you made excuses for his behavior? How many times have you justified his actions by the fact that he loves you and wouldn’t intentionally hurt you? …
Loving Someone Doesn’t Feel The Same After Going Through Emotional Abuse
Loving another man after being emotionally abused by your ex-boyfriend is difficult. You don’t perceive love the same way you did before being in an abusive relationship. Having a partner …
5 Stages Of Healing You’ll Have To Go Through After Emotional Abuse
Once you go through emotional abuse, your whole personality changes. You become a different woman and when you look at yourself in the mirror, you don’t recognize the person you …
The Importance Of Choosing Yourself Over Your Abusive Relationship
No one expects their perfect, fairy-tale relationship to turn into an abusive one. You get stuck in an abusive relationship to the point where you feel him pulling you back …
This Is How She Picked Herself Up After Going Through Emotional Abuse
Those who never really knew this girl thought from the very beginning that her life was perfect. Like every moment of her life was this ideal tale of never-ending happiness. …
A Real Man Doesn’t Abuse A Woman, He Makes Her Feel Safe
True love shouldn’t be hard. It takes a large amount of effort indeed to make it work, but the thing is, you should never bend over backward for your partner. …