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Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...
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 ...
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 ...
"Physical abuse is a clear line that doesn't get crossed, but emotional abuse can get downplayed or minimized both by the abuser and the abusee," says Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD , founder and clinical ...
What is gaslighting in a married life? Read on to know the top 8 most common yet hidden signs of this emotional abuse that should never be ignored.
Why do we miss people who were bad for you, even when you know, logically, that going back would only hurt more? Here’s what ...