I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

You may have been raised in an emotionally abusive family without realizing it. Here are some of the common features.

Abuse by proxy occurs when an abuser manipulates those around the victim to inflict harm, often resulting in isolation and control over the victim. This method of emotional abuse can severely impact ...

Experts say there is no single reason why victims of domestic violence do not report abuse or leave their partner. Instead, a ...

When I first set out to write this article, I fully intended to call out partners who use their perceived victimhood as manipulation in relationships. However, after interviewing a therapist, I ...