When grooming is discussed, it’s often in the context of adults using the manipulation tactic to abuse and exploit children. However, children are not the only population at risk of being groomed. Many adults in toxic or abusive relationships will experience grooming...
Infidelity in committed relationships is far too common. Studies show that between 20-40% of American men will have an affair and about 20-25% of women. When a betrayal has happened in your committed relationship, it feels like the floor has fallen out from underneath...
Sexual trauma is a form of trauma that impacts most, if not all, communities worldwide. If a person hasn't experienced sexual trauma themselves, there is likely someone in their inner circle who has. The impacts of sexual trauma can show...
Living in a codependent relationship of any kind makes life imbalanced. Whether you're codependent with another individual or you have an addiction issue, it's tough to unwind the net that the comfort of dependency has created, but in this article, you will learn some...
One in five women in America experiences sexual assault at some point in her lifetime. Yet, less than one percent of rape cases lead to felony convictions. Why are women enduring rape and sexual assault, yet perpetrators are not being held accountable for their...
Love rules your life. But sometimes it's not the right kind of love. That is the case for survivors of an emotional incest syndrome. Many people think they had a good upbringing. But then issues arise. They find themselves cheating on their partners, or they feel...
Do you feel worthless, guilty and continually walking on eggshells and doubting your ability to make decisions? These are some of the ravaging effects of narcissistic abuse syndrome that can leave you feeling trapped, helpless and depressed. When you've been in...
When the going gets tough in your relationships, what is your gut reaction? Do you feel like you spend most of your time pleasing other people? Or do you have a hard time knowing how to meet your needs? Maybe you feel like you don't see a fight response or flight...
There isn't a person in the world who hasn't experienced some version of trauma. Some individuals have had to undergo incredibly difficult and painful experiences. And others have been impacted by more nuanced traumatic events. Overcoming trauma through yoga can be a...