New Relationship Anxiety
Why do we get anxious when building a new connection, and what is new relationship anxiety? The butterflies and happiness we get when someone new comes into our life. The possibility of love and a future with them is a warm feeling, but quickly the warm feeling starts getting hotter. Your heart is beating faster, […]
The Ghost of Relationship Trauma: The Lingering Effects of Being in an Abusive Relationship
Relationship trauma. It lingers in the shadows. It comes out when you least expect it. It is the heavy leftover weight of the abusive relationship that some people carry around after the dust clears and the connection is over. Sometimes relationship trauma is triggered by a tone of voice, a look, or a string of […]
Steps to Handle Domestic Violence Among Teenagers
What are the steps to handle Domestic Violence among Teenagers? At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end. Christine Mason Miller Tweet Roughly 1.5 million high school boys and girls in the U.S. admit to being intentionally hit or physically harmed in the […]
Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community
Domestic Violence in the Black / African American Community Domestic violence affects everyone regardless of race, class, economic status, gender, or sexuality. However, it is essential to look at domestic violence statistics and recognize where there may be a lack of resources or underreporting. Statistics Black women and Black men experience domestic violence at a […]
Teen Dating Violence – What It Looks Like And What We Can Do About It
Teen Dating Violence – What it Looks Like and What We Can Do About It Violence amongst teenage dating is a huge social issue that affects millions of young people around the world. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 12 U.S. high school students experienced dating violence – whether physical or sexual. […]
How Do You Survive An Attack Of Strangulation With A Narcissist?
Strangulation is an unfortunate reality for many women. Follow this guide to help survive an attack of strangulation and take steps to leave an abusive relationship. When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, […]
