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Men Are Victims Too
This post explores male sexual assault, specifically why society and the media don’t take it as seriously as female sexual assault.
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Overcoming Relationship Invalidation
Here I discuss invalidation in relationships, including types of invalidation and advice for dealing with invalidation.
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It’s Not Love… Just Trauma Bonding
In this article, I explore the concept of trauma bonding and how it can masquerade itself as love. I also touch upon the related topic of intermittent reinforcement.
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Coping with Constant Criticism
In this article, I explore why people are overly critical, how to recognize when criticism is too much, and how to deal with being on the receiving end of excess criticism.
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Victim Doubt: Why Do We Still Doubt Victims?
I explore the victim doubt that female survivors of domestic and sexual abuse often receive. In this lengthy examination, I share personal experiences related to domestic violence, as well as studies and history.
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Withholding Affection for Punishment
Not all forms of abuse are overtly obvious. Today I explore a form of emotional abuse that is centered around withholding affection as a form of punishment and control.
