Today, you’re going to find the answer to the question: “Can abusive men change?” and the top 17 myths that make women stay with abusers. Although both men and women can be victims of domestic abuse, statistics show that the majority of victims of abuse are women. (*) (*) In his book, Why Does He …
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This post contains some common examples of things abusers say to their victims. Things Abusers Say To Their Victims Abuse can take many forms. It can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, verbal, intellectual, or spiritual. But people can experience more than one form of abuse. For instance, physical abuse often co-occurs with verbal abuse. The …
This post contains examples of common blame shifting phrases to watch out for. What is Blame-Shifting? Blame-shifting is a form of escaping responsibility. Blame-shift is also often an emotionally abusive tactic the abuser uses to gaslight their victim and bring them down. Many abusers who use blame-shifting find it difficult to take responsibility for their …
The following are books about toxic relationships to help you embark on your recovery journey. Books About Toxic Relationships 1. Healing from Toxic Relationships: 10 Essential Steps to Recover from Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Emotional Abuse By Stephanie Moulton Sarkis This book offers a practical recovery plan that outlines ten foundational steps to true healing: 1. …
This post contains “Toxic shame quiz” to help you become aware of any toxic shame signs you may be struggling with. What Is Toxic Shame? Toxic shame is a debilitating feeling of worthlessness and inadequacy. Toxic shame usually begins in childhood and is often caused by childhood abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences that leave …
This post contains childhood emotional neglect test. What Is Childhood Emotional Neglect? Childhood emotional neglect is a type of emotional abuse that often goes unrecognized. This form of abuse is so subtle because it’s about something that didn’t happen. Yet the effect of emotional neglect can be devastating, carrying over to one’s adult life. Childhood …
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