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Are You Being Emotionally Abused?

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021Blog, Guest BlogLeave a Comment

Many people are being emotionally abused without realizing it. Many wonder whether they are being abused but are confused as to what exactly emotional abuse is. As a way to help clear up any confusion you may have as to whether you are being emotionally abused, I present the most common tactics used by abusive people. The typical emotional abuser has an entire repertoire of tools he or she can use to manipulate and control their partner. While not every abuser uses these tactics in a deliberate, conscious way, many do.

How to Deal With Verbal Abuse

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020Blog, Guest BlogLeave a Comment

Verbal abuse is a way of hurting others, using words or silence as a weapon. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t give rise to broken limbs, black eyes, or bruises. Yet it can be just as emotionally disturbing and often leads to anxiety, fear, despair, or depression.

How I Survived An Abusive Marriage And Turned My Life Around

September 15, 2020November 10, 2020Guest Blog, Survivor StoriesLeave a Comment

When I was in the midst of my abusive relationship, I thought it was all my fault. Thats what I kept being told and thats what I believed. It took me the time to do the work on myself to understand that none of this was my fault. Once I started seeing things in a new perspective, it was a game changer.

12 Self-Care Tips For Domestic Violence Survivors

August 4, 2020November 3, 2020Blog7 Comments

Healing from trauma or abuse can sometimes be a challenging journey. It is a gradual, ongoing process that involves focus and patience for one to come to a point of complete healing. But with the right self-care strategies and support, one can move past the trauma, rebuild their sense of control and self-worth, and come out stronger.