Abuse / Survivors of Abuse

Editor’s note: This article is an excerpt from Sarah Burleton’s New York Times bestselling child abuse memoir Why Me. The article contains sensitive detail about physical violence and ... Read More

Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive material and descriptions of childhood abuse and trauma that may be triggering to some readers. My story focuses on two areas of trauma: ... Read More

Many people believe that when experiences are too painful or difficult to face, they end up tucked into the unseen corners of the unconscious in the form of repressed memories. The presence ... Read More

Thank you for writing. I am so sorry this happened to you. It frankly makes my blood boil. This breach and exploitation is exactly what therapists are never supposed to do. To me, it’s ... Read More

Following a traumatic event, several symptoms may arise in a person. Posttraumatic stress manifests in a variety of ways: reexperiencing the trauma via nightmares and flashbacks, avoidance ... Read More

As a clinical psychologist and certified addictions counselor, I see husbands, wives, and partners in individual or couples therapy on a daily basis grappling with the decision to leave ... Read More

During a discussion in my Family Studies class, we talked about the different type of families and why there are issues in the family. I couldn’t help but to think about my situation ... Read More

Why do some things spark sexual excitement for one person while those same things leave another person quite uninterested? I frequently speak to people who are upset because they’re indulging ... Read More

According to the results of a recent study, men who have experienced childhood maltreatment and stress prefer romantic partners who are heavy rather than thin. Jason M. Fletcher of the ... Read More

In my work with adult survivors of sexual assault, I am beginning to notice a pattern of behavior that I have termed “wounded attachment.” The impact of childhood sexual assault has ... Read More

It has been well established that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) result in negative outcomes. People who have experienced neglect, emotional abuse, domestic violence, childhood sexual ... Read More

Back view of long hair brunette girl In my previous article, I touched on the subject of narcissistic abuse recovery. I decided to write a second article as a follow-up for individuals ... Read More