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In these articles, I explore common questions and challenges faced by women healing from domestic abuse, family violence, and trauma. I hope they will provide you with valuable insights and support. If you feel affected by any of the issues discussed, please don't hesitate to reach out for a compassionate consultation.
The Truth About Mutual Abuse
There is a misunderstanding that needs to be addressed - the concept of 'mutual abuse' in relationships is not accurate and can harm those involved. Almost always, there will be a primary aggressor and primary victim.
How to Identify Emotional and Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse involves using tactics to control someone's thoughts. Abusers make the victim feel crazy, manipulate them, or threaten them. Emotional abuse controls a person's emotions and causes distress. Abusers belittle, blame, and humiliate their victims.
When does relationship conflict become abuse?
It's easy to mix up conflict and abuse, but it's important to understand that while healthy disagreements can foster growth in a relationship, abuse is never acceptable and involves one person harming or excerting control over another.
Breaking the Chains: Understanding Coercive Control
Coercive control is a complicated problem that impacts many individuals. This article discusses the main tactics used by perpetrators of this kind of abuse, the impact on those experiencing it and how to seek help.
Why we accept the love we think we deserve
The idea that we only accept the love we believe we deserve is based on how we feel about ourselves, our past experiences, and the influence of society.
The Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves in Relationships
In relationships, it's easy to avoid hard truths by believing lies like "I can help them change" or "If I ignore it, it'll go away." These beliefs only hold us back from genuine, healthy connections. Being honest with ourselves about what we truly need and deserve can lead to more fulfilling, authentic relationships.
Tag Cloud
- Emotional Abuse
- Gaslighting
- Boundaries
- Trauma Recovery
- Toxic Relationship
- Healing After Abuse
- Relationships
- Abusive relationships
- Domestic Violence
- Childhood trauma
- self-esteem
- Attachment Style
- Self-compassion
- co-dependency
- Self-Care
- Emotional Healing
- trauma bonding
- Healthy Relationships
- Healing from Trauma
- Family Dynamics
- Relationship Dynamics
- Emotional Well-being
- Red Flags
- Self-worth
- Relationship Advice
- Cycle of Abuse
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Signs of Toxic Relationships
- Domestic Abuse
- love bombing