Many survivors are not broken by abuse; they are burdened by it, carrying relational labour that was never meant to be theirs ...

I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

Patient abuse in healthcare settings can take many forms, from lack of informed consent and privacy violations to ...

Recovery from addiction or mental health challenges is often portrayed as a deeply personal journey, but in reality, it is ...

Cleveland Family Counseling offers services for those affected by narcissistic abuse, high-conflict divorce, and trauma. Founded by Carrie Ann Cleveland, a licensed therapist with over a decade of ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

What begins as a partnership built on love, trust, and mutual respect can sometimes deteriorate into a relationship marked by control, manipulation, and fear. This transformation rarely happens ...