April 17, 2018
You escaped. You left a toxic environment. You feel free – except, you’re not. You first sense it your third week at your new job. Your boss snaps at you, or so you think. You freeze. Your boss doesn’t notice, but your coworker does. “What’s the matter?” she asks. Your…
March 16, 2018
We all have that friend who loves to take selfies and shares them on her Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook profile. However, some people stress the importance of self-adoration above all else, to the point that they will abuse you to gain self-esteem. This is one way to identify a malignant…
March 13, 2018
When dealing with situations of abuse, physical and sexual abuse are the first to come to mind because they are more readily discernable. You can see a punch, you can see a bruise, and there is usually physical evidence in the cases of assault. Emotional abuse is a little hazier.…
January 12, 2018
Not being put first. Or second. Or third… It’s one thing to make scheduling errors, but it’s another thing for your S/O to consistently cancel plans with you in order to do something they deem “more fun.” Relationships should not feel like an estranged friendship. Emotional bullying A little teasing…
January 12, 2018
Remember that if you, or someone you know, are experiencing an abusive situation, there are resources at your disposal. To chat anytime with a professional, you can use thehotline.org. Emotional abuse can sometimes be hard to identify because the wounds are not visible, but it is just as serious as…
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