Manipulation. Belittling. Gaslighting. Vacillating between affection and cruelty. Do these sound familiar? Unhealthy marriages can take many forms, and understanding the core behaviors of emotional ...

With the major news breaking about the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation case on every channel, a term that has come to light is “mutual abuse.” Another hot term is “reactive abuse.” Both of ...

Elder abuse is a widespread issue that affects a significant portion of the older adult population, with many cases going unreported due to feelings of shame, fear, or uncertainty about what ...

Sure, Dad has a bad temper and Mom has her moods. But when do stormy temperaments cross the line into verbal abuse? Because verbal abuse isn't as clear-cut as other types — like physical or sexual ...

Childhood sexual abuse is still a commonly held secret in the world today. In spite of major public awareness programs informing us about how prevalent the problem is, educational programs encouraging ...

Economic abuse, a form of coercive control, plays a part in 51% of domestic abuse-related deaths in England and Wales. And, every 19 days, a victim of economic abuse loses her life, according to new ...

The terms “violence” and “abuse” are often used interchangeably, but there’s a difference between the two. Violence may refer to one-off acts, while abuse usually refers to a prolonged pattern of ...

We often think of sexual harassment, sexual abuse and domestic violence as interactions that happen in-person, but technology has made it easier for abusers to cause harm without any face-to-face ...

The experience of a Kenyan politician who dared to have her babies abroad is far from unique, and laws are not enough to make digital spaces safe for women In March last year, soon after giving birth ...

On Sunday, May 22, a third-party investigation of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention released a nearly 300-page report detailing the cover-up of hundreds of abuse accusations and an ...