Recover & Heal from Abuse Trauma

Healing from trauma is necessary to rebuild emotional health, restore self-worth, and regain control over your life and relationships after abuse.

7 Adverse Effects of Domestic Violence on Mental Health

7 Adverse Effects of Domestic Violence on Mental Health

Domestic violence is a distressing and pervasive issue that affects countless individuals and families worldwide. This abusive behavior, occurring within …
Sylvia Smith

By Sylvia Smith

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 7  min read

23 Assertive Ways on How to Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter

23 Assertive Ways on How to Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can leave the victim feeling powerless and confused. The gaslighter uses lies, …
Noah Williams

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11  min read

Why Do I Hate Being Touched : Impact Of Past Trauma

Why Do I Hate Being Touched : Impact Of Past Trauma

If you have been a victim of abuse, you may feel uncomfortable with physical affection. This is because past traumatizing …
Noah Williams

Approved By Kimberly Smith

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

What Is Battered Woman Syndrome? Symptoms & How to Get Help

What Is Battered Woman Syndrome? Symptoms & How to Get Help

When you hear about a woman whose husband is violent or manipulative, the first question that comes to mind is, …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 12  min read

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse and Its Effects on Victims

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse and Its Effects on Victims

Symptoms Of Emotional Abuse And Its Effects On Victims Relationships are a wonderful pillar of support required for the proper …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4  min read

Achieving Meaningful Relationships After Sexual Trauma

Achieving Meaningful Relationships After Sexual Trauma

Rape and sexual trauma are more prevalent than we are all led to believe. According to the US National Sexual …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 5  min read

After Domestic Violence – The Beginning of Chapter 2

After Domestic Violence – The Beginning of Chapter 2

It is not that uncommon for a person to suffer from an abuse of various sorts, however, the issue of …
Emily Wilson

By Emily Wilson

5  min read

6 Effective Ways to Deal With the After-effects of Physical Assault

6 Effective Ways to Deal With the After-effects of Physical Assault

                  Dealing with emotional stress arising from an assault can affect the …
Vicki Haskett

By Vicki Haskett

4  min read

5 Tips to Deal Physical and Emotional Abuse in a Relationship

5 Tips to Deal Physical and Emotional Abuse in a Relationship

Behind closed doors, a seemingly loving couple may hide a dark secret that no one, even the closest of their …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 13  min read

How to Heal from Emotional Abuse

How to Heal from Emotional Abuse

An emotionally abusive relationship is really an ongoing process where one person systematically diminishes the will and interests of another …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5  min read

Understanding The Effects Of Abuse

Understanding The Effects Of Abuse

Sometimes understanding something as complex as abuse is difficult. Warning signs can often present in a relationship with no real …
Elizabeth McCormick, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Evansville, IN

By Elizabeth McCormick

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4  min read

6 Effects of Spousal Emotional Abuse in a Marriage

6 Effects of Spousal Emotional Abuse in a Marriage

You don’t see it. There’s no bruising. There are no broken bones. There’s no physical injury present. What is emotional …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Shannon McHugh

Psychologist| 6  min read

The Physical & Physiological Effects of Physical Abuse & Healing

The Physical & Physiological Effects of Physical Abuse & Healing

When two people decide to get married, it’s because they love each other, trust each other, and feel safe within …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 7  min read

Everything you need to know about domestic violence counseling

Everything you need to know about domestic violence counseling

Are you feeling cut off from family and friends? Do you find yourself making excuses for your partner or your …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 11  min read

How I Left an Abusive Relationship

How I Left an Abusive Relationship

This article represents one woman’s struggle living in an emotionally abusive relationship.  The subheadings represent the many stages of experience, …
Kelli H

By Kelli H

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 7  min read