What Is Emotional Abuse?Emotional abuse is a form of psychological manipulation and control that wears down your sense of self-worth, security, and emotional stability. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves invisible scars—making it harder to identify, but no less damaging. It can happen in romantic relationships, family systems, friendships, or even in the workplace. ExamplesContinue reading “Healing from Emotional Abuse: How Therapy in West Virginia Can Help You Reclaim Your Voice”
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Impacts of Verbal Abuse
Verbal abuse is a deeply damaging form of mistreatment that often leaves lasting scars on individuals’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Unlike physical abuse, which leaves visible marks, verbal abuse can be insidious, leaving victims grappling with invisible wounds that can be just as debilitating. In this article, we delve into the profound effects ofContinue reading “Impacts of Verbal Abuse”
Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors
Most of us know that abuse is bad, that it is not the victims fault and that no one deserves it. What most people don’t know is how much childhood trauma and abuse developmentally impact an individual. As a trauma therapist and trauma survivor, you would be surprised with how often I hear, “well itContinue reading “Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors”
Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?
Having experienced sexual assault is one of the most traumatic life events that can happen to anyone. On top of that, it is unfortunately common that people in the persons life will not believe them about their sexual assault and rape. Others will often question if the trauma survivor is telling the truth, exaggerating whatContinue reading “Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?”
Am I Dating or Married To A Narcissist?
You may feel sad, terrified, angry, numb and confused. Things in your relationship have gone too far. You don’t know what happened… things were so good at the beginning. You might be reading this to try to determine if you are (or were) dating or married to a narcissist. As a professional who specializes inContinue reading “Am I Dating or Married To A Narcissist?”
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