It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Many survivors of an abusive relationship struggle for years with unresolved trauma, lack of self-esteem and an inability to trust themselves and... How to heal from an abusive relationship This story ...

Relationships aren’t always as picture-perfect as they may seem -- and behind-the-scenes people may be privately fighting battles that no one knows about. Unfortunately, more than 12 million women and ...

I am often asked, "how do I know if I am in an emotionally abusive relationship?" And I always respond with, "Well, how do you feel in your relationship?" This response can be frustrating for those ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Leaving an abusive relationship—regardless of whether the abuse is verbal, emotional, or physical—can be a tall order. Numerous factors contribute to the difficulties of leaving an abusive ...

While much focus tends to fall on physical and emotional abuse, financial abuse, which is a lesser-known yet pervasive form ...

The family of missing woman Danielle Staley told a local outlet that she is in an “abusive” and “manipulative” relationship.