Category: Relationships

The Magic Trick: How Grooming Feels in the Beginning
They welcome you in with warmth, with open arms. They set the ta [...]

How Domestic Violence Fuels the Cycle of Poverty
For many victims, domestic violence traps them in a cycle of poverty. [...]

Heads Up: Lying Is a Powerful Abuse Tactic
Abusers don’t just harm; they manipulate reality itself. Lies are [...]

Are You Feeding Narcissistic Supply?
Narcissists hunger to have their needs met. If you’re in a [...]
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Believing Everyone Plays Fair? Here’s How It Backfires (Infographic)
Believing everyone respects boundaries is a hopeful but dangerou [...]

Reclaiming Autonomy: How Women Lose Control—And How to Take It Back
💡 Why This Matters
Across history and in private moments, women h [...]

Recovery: 20 Reasons to Leave an Abusive Relationship
As a veteran advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violen [...]

Affirmed: Protect Your Power and Disengage From People Who Plant Self-Doubt
This week, I wish you success in distancing yourself from people who p [...]

The Manipulative Power of Changing Language
Her: I need a protective order.
Judge: Did he actually say t [...]

Red Flags in Relationships: Recognizing Silent Signals of Control
updated from January 12 2025Here is when I knew.
I was riding [...]