Emotional Abuse

You’ve probably heard about physical abuse in relationships, but do you know about emotional abuse?

Emotional abuse is a form of manipulation, verbal assualt, control, and brain-washing that slowly erodes the victim’s sense of self-worth, security, and trust in themselves and others.

It can leave mental and emotional scars that are deeply painful and debilitating. On this page, you’ll learn about the various signs and forms of emotional abuse and how to deal with them.

13 Ways to Manipulate a Narcissist Without Compromising Your Integrity

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

woman staring at someone how to manipulate a narcissist

Manipulating a narcissist has a lot of parallels with the Grimm Brothers’ Beauty and the Beast.

Belle becomes trapped with an unimaginable creature and uses her wits while remaining true to herself.

A narcissistic relationship is similar; only the prince turns into the beast, there is no happily ever after, and the locked castle could be your own home.

Narcissistic victims are also prone to Stockholm syndrome due to the trauma bonding that happens.

You can break those bonds without breaking your belief system.

People Are Shocked By These 13 Heartbreaking Signs Of A Toxic Mother

January 24, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

mother talking to daughter signs of a toxic mother

Toxicity is something we associate with people who drop into our lives and add stress and chaos.

We expect it from acquaintances, strangers, and even friends.

But what about our mothers?

Unfortunately, toxic mother-child relationships can occur and often leave lasting scars.

When a mother is toxic, it can leave a child feeling confused and unloved.

It’s especially heartbreaking when the person you look to for unconditional love and protection turns out to be the one harming you in some way.

However, when we take the time to identify toxicity in the relationship with our mothers, we can gain perspective and work toward healing.

Is it possible you may be in a toxic mother-child relationship?

Let’s find out.

11 Obnoxious Ways A Narcissist Reacts When They Can’t Control You

January 24, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

woman looking away from guy how does a narcissist react when they can't control you

You’re likely here because you fell in love with a narcissist.

Your head is spinning, your heart is broken, and your stomach has a pit as heavy as a boulder.

Whether you’re looking to escape a narcissistic control freak, find your way back to the connection you once had, or want to heal from the searing emotional pain – you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll use science and personal experience to show you the ways a narcissist reacts when they can’t control you.

15 Eye-Opening Examples Of Text Messages From A Narcissist

January 22, 2023January 4, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of narcissist text messages, the examples given here should sound familiar.

Communicating with a narcissist may seem easy at first since they generally like to do most of the talking.

Eventually, though, you get to experience narcissist texting games.

So fun!

Except, they’re not—at least not for anyone but the narcissist.

So, what are these games of which we speak?

And how do you spot them?

27 Toxic Mother Quotes That Show How Mom Can Mess You Up

January 17, 2023December 2, 2022 by Barrie Davenport

If you spend any holidays with a toxic mother, Hallmark moments are not the norm.

But, contrary to what others may be telling you, you don’t have to sacrifice your mental health to accommodate someone’s toxicity just because “she’s still your mother.”

While a collection of toxic mom quotes might not give you the warm fuzzies, we’re hoping they’ll remind you of your right to protect yourself—even from family.

11 Strategic Actions To Make A Narcissist Fear You

January 29, 2023December 1, 2022 by Barrie Davenport

Once you realize that a narcissist is pushing you around, you need to learn how to defend yourself.

You don’t have to put up with the manipulation, gaslighting, embellished half-truths, and outright lies.

With the right approach, you can frighten a narcissist and enforce boundaries.

Although they always seem to have a comeback that makes you look unreasonable, they are not invulnerable.

You probably can’t improve them as human beings, but you might succeed in getting a narcissist to do what you want — which can range from pulling their weight to leaving you alone.

Do They Suck The Life Out Of You? 15 Signs Of An Emotionally Draining Person

November 23, 2022 by Barrie Davenport

friends talking but the other one is not listening signs of an emotionally draining person

We’ve all been there before.

You’re out with your friends, and you meet someone new.

They seem like a great person at first, but eventually, you notice that they are always draining your energy.

They are never satisfied, and they always want more from you.

These people can be very harmful to your mental health, so it’s essential to spot them before they suck the life out of you.

By identifying the traits of an emotionally draining person, you’ll be able to protect yourself before it’s too late.

13 Not-So-Subtle Characteristics Of A Manipulative Person

January 22, 2023November 1, 2022 by Barrie Davenport

Do you know someone with a controlling, manipulative personality?

Are you wondering what makes them that way?

Maybe you’ve noticed manipulative behavior in someone you always thought to be “the nicest person.”

In either case, we’ve got you covered.

Further down, you’ll find a list of the key traits of a manipulative character.

From there, you can decide whether this person fits the description—and what you can do about it.