Articles about Abuse

Your ticket to a Shame-Free Life

Against the backdrop of South Africa's appalling baby rape statistics; we are reminded that functional adults only develop from properly loved babies.

A masterful illustration of the multilayered nature of horrific traumatic experience. Contains disguised session material.

When shame lifts, there lives joy and happiness!

Survivors' guide through the tough journey of sexual trauma recovery, helping each other reclaim their voice, autonomy, and sexuality for a healthier relationship with th...

Over the years, I have been struck by how commonly it emerges that patients have been sexually abused by their own mothers, sometimes flagrantly, sometimes in the guise o...

Early childhood trauma can shape brain development, emotional regulation, and relationships well into adulthood, but research also shows these effects are not fixed; supp...

How many people experience sexual violence worldwide and in countries on most continents, how often it begins in childhood, how men and boys are affected, how many surviv...

Confused after arguments? Learn how DARVO, reactive abuse, and betrayal trauma distort reality, and how to protect your mental clarity.

A thought provoking and penetrating glimpse into the psychoanalytic treatment of an anorexic adolescent girl.

Ever wonder how one gets trapped in the cycle of abuse? Is there even hope for one who has been entrenched in such type of partnerships? This article provides a brief ove...

Challenging perfectionist habits and offering a different paradigm for being