After a breakup, abusers often use hidden tactics to maintain control and harm their ex-partner, including manipulating the legal system, children, and shared responsibilities.

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.

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.

Coercive control is a pattern of domination that slowly erodes freedom and self-trust. This post explores common tactics, their emotional impact, and how to find support and safety.

Being in a toxic relationship can leave you feeling drained, isolated, and unseen. Emotional abuse and manipulation quietly breed loneliness that’s hard to name and even harder to escape.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people defend or enable someone who’s hurt you, this post explains the role of “flying monkeys” in narcissistic abuse and how to protect yourself from their impact.

Recovering from a toxic relationship includes recognising the pain, removing negative influences from your life, and finding happiness on your own. Toxic relationships can damage your self-esteem and sense of self, so it's important to practice self-love to heal and find yourself again after a breakup.

Trauma bonding keeps you emotionally tied to someone who hurts you. Learn about the 7 stages of trauma bonding, why breaking free feels impossible, and how healing begins.