It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Challenges in a relationship are like antigens in a vaccine—they strengthen and build resilience in a partnership. Having the ...

Many survivors are not broken by abuse; they are burdened by it, carrying relational labour that was never meant to be theirs ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Emotionally abusive partners don’t need to lie outright when they can simply make you doubt your own reality. Here’s how they evade responsibility and keep you guessing. “Plausible deniability” is ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...

Relationships aren’t always as picture-perfect as they may seem -- and behind-the-scenes people may be privately fighting battles that no one knows about. Unfortunately, more than 12 million women and ...

The beginning of a new relationship—whether it’s romantic or platonic—is always a thrilling time. Known as the honeymoon phase, this era often brings mutual infatuation, endless chemistry, and ...

Words can either build bridges or walls. Learn how to support someone in an abusive relationship by being mindful of how you speak and offering non-judgmental support. If you’ve ever seen someone ...