emotional abuse
Why It’s So Hard to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Outsiders often question why someone would remain in a toxic relationship. But as a survivor, I know how impossible breaking your silence can feel.
If Claudia Conway's TikToks About Her Mom Sound Familiar, You're Not Alone
Yelling, name-calling, and public shaming from a parent aren’t acceptable behaviors—even if someone online says they are.
Reading Reddit Drama Helps Some People Leave Bad Relationships
Whether or not the posts are fake, commenters on the subreddits r/AmItheAsshole and r/Relationships don't only offer help to the people posting for advice, but to readers looking for objectivity about their own romantic lives.
Being a Loud Woman Is Great for Your Health
Poor cardiovascular function is just one symptom linked to women’s "self-silencing."
'Abusive Relationship,' Today's Comic by Nina Vandenbempt
Nina Vandenbempt shows five subtle signs of an abusive relationship.
You Can Get PTSD Without Experiencing Violent Trauma
Feelings of guilt and shame are common when those diagnosed think their incidents aren’t “serious” enough.
The Men Who Fetishize Mentally Ill Women
What do you do when you find yourself trapped with a partner who thinks your illness is the hottest thing about you?
Everyone Dies Alone: Advice from So Sad Today
"I mean, even though some people die with others at their bedside, don't we all face death alone?"
I Acted Like an Asshole for a Week to See if it Would Make My Life Better
In some ways, it definitely did.
When Your Teenage Romance Turns into Domestic Violence
A 19-year-old feminist is not who you'd except to stay in an abusive relationship. But the reality is, it can happen to anyone, at any age.