Years ago, I remember hearing that it’s often what we choose not to look at in our lives that rules our lives. Never was I more reminded of that than when reading... Read more »
Recently, two young survivors of sibling sexual abuse (SSA), aged 17 and 22, reached out to me. I cannot imagine having been able to reach out in the same way when I... Read more »
Key Takeaways Childhood emotional abuse creates a lasting bridge to chronic shame in adulthood. This shame acts as a motor for repetitive negative thinking and emotional avoidance. High levels of past abuse... Read more »
Loneliness can take many forms, but when it persists alongside depression or anxiety, researchers describe it as “toxic”. A new study of 455 adults seeking mental health support found that childhood neglect... Read more »
Key Takeaways Childhood emotional abuse creates a lasting bridge to chronic shame in adulthood. This shame acts as a motor for repetitive negative thinking and emotional avoidance. High levels of past abuse... Read more »
For those of us who have endured family abuse, one of the most essential—and elusive—emotions is anger. A host of forces prevent us from accessing the righteous outrage we ought to feel... Read more »
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued and protected. Yet, for many children, abuse and neglect remain harsh realities that can have long-term physical,... Read more »
In a society where cycles of abuse and violence persist across generations, stories like It Ends With Us offer a glimpse of hope. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, the 2024 film... Read more »
Source: Aaron Blanco Tejedor/Unsplash Not long ago, I read the well-known book Night, by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. Although the content of Night isn’t for the faint of heart (it’s Wiesel’s personal... Read more »