Are you experiencing coercive control in your marriage? It’s important to learn the signs and take steps to protect yourself.

In my last post, I highlighted a controlling partner’s beliefs of superiority and power that drive his behavior and expectations of his intimate partner. Since psychological abuse or coercive tactics ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Emotional abuse, though often invisible, is one of the most damaging forms of violence within personal and domestic ...

Words can either build bridges or walls. Learn how to support someone in an abusive relationship by being mindful of how you speak and offering non-judgmental support. If you’ve ever seen someone ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...

You’ve heard of red flags in relationships, but what are “beige flags“? Everyone knows to run at the sight of a red flag, while beige ones have slipped under the radar and aren’t as in-your-face. The ...

KUALA LUMPUR: For years, domestic violence has been equated with physical abuse – bruises, scars, broken bones. But experts are shedding light on another form of abuse, one less visible but equally ...