Category: covert-abuse
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Is It Abuse If They Never Hit Me?
Read this if you keep thinking, “They never hit me, so why am I still scared.” Covert abuse is still abuse: walking on eggshells, being blamed for their anger, silent treatment, money control, gaslighting until you feel “crazy.” If you’re asking “am I being abused or am I just dramatic,” this is your answer. You…
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When Care Isn’t Careful: Protecting Yourself from Medical Mistreatment
When Care Isn’t Careful: Protecting Yourself from Medical Mistreatment That viral photo of clinic employees laughing at patients was not just unprofessional. It was a betrayal of trust. They were fired, as they should be. Here is the truth: that behavior does not reflect what real healthcare is meant to be. Healthcare done right is…
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Why Repeated Conversations Indicate Unhealed Wounds
If someone keeps bringing up the same pain, it’s not because they want to hurt you—it’s because it’s still hurting them. Repetition isn’t drama, it’s desperation for repair. This post dives into why unhealed wounds resurface in relationships, what it means if you’re always being told you’re “too much,” and how you can start validating…
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Reclaiming Me: 7-Day Self-Love Journal for Healing
The author reflects on the notion of healing, emphasizing that it often starts with small, simple actions such as pauses and honest moments. To facilitate this process, the author created “Reclaiming Me: A 7-Day Self-Love Journal,” designed as a supportive companion with prompts and affirmations. This journal is part of a larger initiative called The…
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When Abuse Wears Lipstick
Abuse doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it seduces. This is how emotional abuse hides behind lipstick, charm, and “friendship” — and why it’s just as dangerous.