Abuse / Survivors of Abuse

by Karen Landmann, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor in New York City The 5 Painful Elements of an Abusive Traumatic Bond When Home Becomes Prison You are imprisoned ... Read More

by Mary Alexander, JD What Makes Clergy Abuse So Different?  Acts of sexual abuse are inexcusable. Acts of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, clergy, and other religious leaders are ... Read More

About five children die every day in the United States from abuse and neglect, with thousands more experiencing abuse. Many child advocates have predicted that during the current COVID-19 ... Read More

Even those in emotionally healthy homes are feeling the strain of so much togetherness at this time of uncertainty and social distancing. But for some, this is their worst nightmare. Distance ... Read More

As a mental health professional working with survivors of domestic violence, I have witnessed firsthand the failure of family courts to protect women and children from extremely abusive ... Read More

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological condition that occurs when a victim of abuse identifies and attaches, or bonds, positively with their abuser. This syndrome was originally observed ... Read More

There may be many emotions to sort through after experiencing sexual trauma. These emotions are typically painful, so it is natural to want to avoid them. The problem is, these emotions ... Read More

Complex posttraumatic stress, known as C-PTSD for short, is the result of prolonged series of traumatic experiences at the hands of someone the victim has a personal relationship with. ... Read More

I’m here to say you do not have to stay in an abusive relationship. There is a way out, and I’m here to help you through that process. If you asked me how I ended up in an abusive relationship ... Read More

People often wonder why those they care about stay with romantic partners who hurt them. It’s a good question on the surface, but the answer is much more complicated. When people are ... Read More

Anyone who has ever been in recovery from addiction or abuse can attest to the fact it is not easy. The process of recognizing there is a problem; increasing motivation to take control; ... Read More

Jenny met Kenneth through an online dating site. She was drawn to his rugged good looks and their shared love of the outdoors. When they met, he told her that he didn’t like women who ... Read More