Abuse in relationships can be surprisingly hard to spot. When it’s physical, the visible scars are obvious, but emotional and ...

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 ...

Control varies relationships from mild, codependent control, to abusive to coercive control. Learn to identify the ...

Not all abuse leaves bruises. In fact, emotionally abusive relationships are often the most overlooked and misunderstood, hiding behind common phrases, habits, and routines. What may seem like ...

In my book Unhealthy Helping, I emphasize that well-intended intervention isn’t enough to effectively help others, and some forms of helping are subject to backfire. This is especially true when it ...

Many people search for “signs you’re in an abusive relationship”, mostly because something feels off. An abusive relationship doesn’t always start with bruises or shouting matches. They are, in fact, ...

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 ...

Abusive relationships are fairly simple. They are driven by insecurity, the fear that feeds that insecurity, and an expectation of inconsistency, both real and perceived. An abuser is morbidly ...

SAN DIEGO — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to recent data, financial abuse is the most prevalent, but least recognized, form of domestic violence. One in four women and one in ...

Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to ...