Do you have to deal with a difficult parent that robs you of your sanity? It could be your biological parent, a stepparent, or, perhaps, a toxic in-law, but the effect they have on you is the same: hurt, confusion, disappointment, anger, and desire to withdraw. This article will discuss how to deal with difficult […]
Emotional Abuse
5 Ways Toxic People Violate Your Boundaries
Not all toxic people can be easily cut out of your life. Some are here to stay, like family members or work colleagues. To survive these “toxic ties,” you need strong, clear boundaries that are non-negotiable. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Despite toxic people’s tendency to be controlling, their lives are usually […]
How to Start an Emotional Abuse Recovery Blog
Are you passionate about psychology? Do you have personal experience with difficult relationships or people? Do you want to help others heal from the past and become their best selves? Then consider starting your own emotional abuse recovery blog. That’s how it started for me, and I want to inspire you to do the same. […]
10 Ways a Narcissistic Grandmother Can Harm Your Children
In fairy tales, a grandmother is a warm and fuzzy creature that acts as a mentor to the young protagonist. She is a silver-haired benefactress full of wisdom and kindness (think: fairy godmother). But what if your kids’ grandmother is more like the witch from “Hansel and Gretel?” You might be dealing with a “difficult” […]
20 Heartbreaking Signs of a Manipulative Mother
Manipulators come in all shapes and sizes. However, there is something particularly painful and twisted about a manipulative mother. A mother-child bond is sacred. For many of us, motherly love is the only truly unconditional, pure love we will ever experience. So when you have a mother who is manipulative, withholding, and cruel, it flips […]
How to Disarm a Manipulator (When You’re a People Pleaser)
From time to time, we all manipulate each other in small ways to get what we want. But for some people, it’s the only way they know how to get their needs met. So how do you disarm a manipulator? First and foremost, by learning to recognize manipulative (or emotionally abusive) behavior. Manipulation tactics only […]