signs of abuse

Am I Wrong? How Gaslighting Makes You Question Reality—and How I Remind Myself What’s Real

The Word "Gaslighting" — A Buzzword We All Hear, But Do We Understand It? "Gaslighting", one of those buzzwords we hear all the time. Its used so often to describe a myriad of manipulative behaviors that the true meaning is often lost. The term “gaslighting” stems from

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domestic violence

The Tactics of an Abuser: Coercive Control Explained

Many people misunderstand the concept of a "trauma bond," assuming it means a victim is attached to their abuser because of the like the pain they cause. This is not true. Instead, a trauma bond is the result of systematic conditioning over time—victims come to accept and