Emotional abuse leaves deep scars that can impact your self-esteem, trust, and ability to love again. But, according to psychology experts, healing and building healthy relationships is totally ...

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 is a pattern of behavior where one person repeatedly subjects another to non-physical acts of aggression or manipulation that negatively impact their well-being. Those who suffer from ...

Dear Annie: I just finished reading the letter from “Caged Bird,” and my heart broke for her. The reason is because I lived that same life, and her letter could have been my own. What was done to her ...

Emotional abuse consists of repeated, non-physical behaviors—such as manipulation, humiliation, and isolation—used to control, degrade, or instill fear in an intimate partner. Unlike a partner who ...

A tragic mistake we’re prone to make after suffering hurt is confusing empowerment to heal with blame for causing the injury. Blame vs. Empowerment Blame devalues your experience and lowers self-value ...

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 ...

DEAR ANNIE: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...

Dear Annie: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...