Safe spaces have become a controversial topic in recent years, with some people dismissing them as unnecessary or even harmful. I used to...

Recovering from emotional abuse is a long and difficult process. It involves confronting painful memories, reevaluating toxic relationships, and taking responsibility for our own actions. As victims of emotional abuse, it can be easy to fall into the trap of dishing out the same kind of treatment that we received. However, understanding and acknowledging our own behavior is a crucial step in the healing process. The word responsibility is derived from two words: "response" an

The journey of healing after trauma and emotional abuse is not an easy one. It is a long and sometimes daunting road that requires...

As humans, we all have coping mechanisms that we turn to in times of distress or turmoil. However, not all coping mechanisms are created equal. Some can actually do more harm than good in the long run, leading to further negative outcomes and perpetuating a cycle of unhealthy behaviors. One bad coping mechanism that I personally struggled with in the past was obsessing over someone to rescue me. I would latch onto individuals who I believed could save me from my own internal

There is was in black and white staring back at me. My fortune cookie stated, "Anything is possible with a willing heart." All the tension and war in my guts dissipated. In the last hour, I had been fighting the disrespect from a person overwhelming my guts. Beating my head against a brick wall is no way to live. When there is no communication, there is no relationship. There is a man who owes me money, but he will not give a dime up until he is done throwing his fit and some

A woman, much like a flower, possesses a unique and captivating beauty that blooms and flourishes when she is comfortable in her own...

Nowadays, the greed of money is overtaking the healthcare not only for the body but for the mind. Pills are supposed to fix the symptoms...

Abuse Me More By Jae B. Wells You flop on the couch, refusing to clean. You won’t even put your own clothes away. You declare, “You can...