Subtle abusive behavior is meant to hurt you in a very specific way
Emotional abuse in any relationship is made up of numerous behaviors, many of which can be quite hard to detect. When you're trying to pinpoint the exact behaviors causing difficulties in your relatio...
14 Sep 202154min
Who are you when you're not in a toxic relationship?
Every wonderful aspect of you can diminish when you are with a toxic person. They find ways to convince you that you are unworthy and unlovable so that you seek love and worth from them instead of loo...
30 Juli 202133min
Is there an easy way to help someone understand they are being emotionally abusive?
If you told a "normal" person they were being emotionally abusive, you'd think they'd back off and re-evaluate their behavior. After all, people who care about you don't want to hurt you. At least, th...
11 Juli 202126min
Some people would rather hurt you than be vulnerable with you
Some people become highly defensive or offensive when they want to hide something from you, or lie to you, or don't want to be vulnerable with you, because it's too scary for them. No matter the reaso...
29 Juni 202124min
Knowing the difference between emotional abuse and normal relationship difficulties
The two sides of emotional abuse are the perpetrator and the victim. Sometimes the victim can't tell if there's abusive behavior or just normal relationship difficulties. Sometimes the hurtful person ...
17 Juni 202140min
How many times does someone have to hurt you before you decide enough is enough?
There's a point when there has been enough abusive behavior where you decide you're no longer going to stand for it and it's time to take the next right step for you. Don't accept bad behavior for so ...
3 Juni 202150min
Letting hurtful words or threatening comments become the new normal
When you're around those who constantly put you down with hurtful words or threats that they'll never talk to you again or leave you forever, it can become the new normal. Those who try to make you fe...
18 Maj 202137min
Six reasons you may feel guilty about leaving an emotionally abusive person
If you've considered leaving an emotionally abusive person and feel guilty having those thoughts, you need to make sure your guilt is justified and not implanted or based on a false premise. When guil...
30 Apr 202153min
