Experts offer their insights for how to safely navigate this toxic dynamic. Reviewed by Landis Bejar Recognizing signs such ...

Growing up with emotionally abusive parents leaves scars that can follow someone into adulthood. Even long after leaving that environment, certain behaviors and thought patterns become deeply ...

Whether you’ve been in the workforce for a few years or a few decades, odds are you’ve tolerated a toxic boss; 71% of U.S. workers have had at least one such supervisor in their career, a 2023 Harris ...

People often wonder why victims of abuse stay with those who mistreat them or go back after having finally left them. Or why the victims defend and protect their abuser, blaming themselves instead.

Domestic violence remains one of America’s most pervasive yet under-discussed public health crises, affecting millions of individuals across all demographic categories. The psychological and physical ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

While physical abuse leaves visible marks, emotional abuse can be just as damaging, inflicting invisible wounds that can shape a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors well into adulthood. Often ...

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 ...

Comprehensive guide on child abuse in Oklahoma: Know the signs, historical context, and community resources for intervention and prevention during statewide Child Abuse Prevention Month. What is Child ...

Spiritual abuse is when someone uses spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm another person. Learn how you can spot the signs and what support options are available. Religion ...