Abuse

Tips on how to navigate challenging relationships with people who deny they were abusive in the past

A guide to domestic violence with the reasons victims stay, the challenges victims face after leaving an abuser, and how Christians can help them.

One of the hardest things some of us will ever experience is watching a loved one—be it a family member or friend—stay in an abusive relationship. Here's a look at why adults stay in toxic relationships and the various ways in which we can help them.

How can practicing gratitude help you get over abuse? Read on to find out.

A reflection on the red flags I missed in the relationship I don't miss at all.

What are trauma bonds and how do they work in abusive relationships? Read on to find out.

Everyone deserves to be treated well, to be safe, and to be happy. Help is available whether you are the victim or the abuser.

Many victims of psychopaths, narcissists, and borderlines can't afford to work with a therapist to help them during their recovery from abuse. Books are an inexpensive way to empower yourself and begin the healing process.

Could you be a victim of gaslighting abuse? Do you think you're going crazy? Gaslighting is an insidious form of emotional exploitation that makes you question your own sanity. Spot the signs and discover if you are being manipulated by your partner or loved one.

Unfortunately, a great deal of women from all age groups experience abuse from their significant others. The toll abuse takes on you mentally can drain you of who you truly are.

It's a simple question, but the answer is never that simple.

Emotional abuse is subtle and you may be unaware that it is even happening, as no physical injuries are inflicted. Yet, the psychological damage is far worse, causing depression and suicidal thoughts.

Most of the time when people think of abuse, it is limited to physical abuse surrounding domestic violence. However, abuse comes in many different forms.

The internal battle of a victim is often the biggest hindrance in finding freedom from abuse. I will share my personal experience and how I was able to win the war within myself and leave my abuser.

Abuse will leave you distraught and broken. The abuser will relentlessly attack, you but you can begin your journey out of abuse right now. Always remember that the devil only wins if you don't fight.

Do you make any of these 5 common excuses for emotional abuse? Read on to find out.

Abuse is one of the hardest things to get over. Loving a once abused girl may be a challenge not only for her, but for you as well.

Teenage boys have abusive relationships just as much as girls, however it's not something that everyone talks about. Let's talk about it!

Every day, three women in the U.S. are killed by intimate partners. Learn the forms of intimate partner violence, the risks and tips on what to do.

Partners or spouses can make you miserable in public and private or steal your money no matter how smart or educated you are. But leaving would mean you've failed.

This article features tips and suggestions for people who are concerned about the safety and well-being of a loved one in a bad relationship.

Are you worried that a friend is caught up in a bad relationship? Find out how to recognize the subtle signs of relationship abuse so you can help someone you know who is being abused by her spouse.

Is your relationship abusive? Learn the signs today.

Are you in a bad relationship? Learn more about some of the warning signs that your relationship is harmful to your physical and emotional health and well-being.

When we think of domestic violence, we inevitably think of the physical aspect of this. There is a much quieter and less acknowledged form of abuse that can be just as destructive and traumatic. Is your partner playing mind games with you?

Before a person you care about gets caught up in the cycle of a toxic relationship that may potentially ruin her life she should look at these eight warning signs to see if the man of her dreams is really a toxic nightmare.

The word abuse can mean a lot of things other than just physically harming someone. An abusive person is anyone who will call you names, put you down, make you feel worthless, touch you sexually without your permission, control you, prevent you from...

If you have suspicions that you or a loved one may be in a socially abusive relationship, it's important to seek help. Learn to look for the signs of abuse and read a few examples of abusive relationships.