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.

11 Strategic Actions To Make A Narcissist Fear You

by Barrie Davenport

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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.

13 Survival Tips For Living With A Narcissist When Leaving Isn’t An Option

by Barrie Davenport

Sometimes, leaving a narcissist isn't possible.

Maybe they're your parent, spouse, or even a beloved child.

Perhaps it's more complicated.

Regardless of the whys, the bottom line is that you're domestically attached to a narcissist for the foreseeable future and looking for actionable solutions to make your life easier.

So today, for you, we're breaking down 13 survival tips for living with a narcissist when leaving isn't an option.

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

by Barrie Davenport

unhappy daughter and mother toxic mother quotes

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.

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

by Barrie Davenport

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

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.