If уоu feel ѕсаrеd оr соnfuѕеd аrоund уоur partner, оr dоubt уоurѕеlf when уоu’rе tаlkіng wіth them, уоu mау be еxреrіеnсіng еmоtіоnаl аbuѕе. An еmоtіоnаl аbuѕеr’ѕ gоаl іѕ tо undеrmіnе аnоthеr person’s fееlіngѕ оf ѕеlf-wоrth аnd independence
Abuse
Healing and Thriving: Life After Abuse
Life after abuse is never easy. Escaping a toxic, dangerous situation might seem like a relief and a reprieve from daily fear. Unfortunately, it is often just the beginning of a long, challenging healing process.
Exploring Narcissistic Personality Disorder
At some point, you may have heard the term narcissist used to describe another person, but this is a rather serious disorder that affects a small portion of the population. Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD, is a complex and often misunderstood condition that is characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.
How Alcohol Lowers a Person’s Life Span
Alcohol has long been associated with socializing and relaxation, to the point where it has become deeply ingrained in every celebration we experience. However, beneath its seemingly harmless allure lies a darker reality - alcohol has the power to significantly reduce...
Narcissism Linked To Aggression In Review Of 437 Studies
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive analysis of 437 global studies, providing strong evidence that narcissism is a significant risk factor for both aggression and violence. This link between narcissism and aggression holds true across all dimensions of...
Signs Your Teen is in an Unhealthy Relationship
As a parent, it can be challenging to navigate the world of teenage relationships. It's natural for teens to start exploring romantic relationships, but it can be hard to know when to step in if you suspect that your teen is in an unhealthy relationship. In the United...
Why Do People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships?
Relationships are incredibly complex and sometimes, we find ourselves in unhealthy relationships that feel impossible to leave. An unhealthy relationship is one that does not benefit the individuals involved and can be emotionally or physically harmful. Yet, some...
Understanding the Link between Sadness and Violence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study with findings that indicate a rise in violence due to increased sadness among individuals, particularly teen girls in the United States. The study reports that teen girls are experiencing a...
Warning Signs That Someone is Being Abused
Abuse is a very serious issue that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their age, gender, race, or social status. It can take on many different forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. Unfortunately, many of the victims of...
Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
The teenage years bring with them a whirlwind of changes. Alongside the biological changes, teenagers also witness an expansion in their social and emotional landscape. This new phase of life brings an experience that is at once exhilarating and nerve-wracking — the...