Infidelity breaks trust, and once trust is broken it is very difficult to repair. In fact, infidelity is a form of relational abuse.
Relationships: Abuse-induced Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
There are many different types of spousal abuse, including physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and financial. A survivor may have experienced one, a few, or all of these in a relationship with an abusive partner.
The Importance of Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse
If you are stuck in a toxic relationship and believe your partner is being abusive, it is important to recognize the cycle, which is comprised of four distinct stages which repeat over and over again. Understanding this cycle can help you make a definitive determination regarding whether the situation you’re in is dangerous and detrimental […]
Popular Phrases of Predators: Healing from Abuse-Induced PTSD
Abuse doesn’t have to be physical. In fact, the emotional scars often outlast those inflicted on the body. Abusers also tend to either start the cycle with words, then things get physical, or they do both simultaneously. Rarely does one exist without the other. Those who have shared an intimate space with an abuser who uses […]
The Inner Critic’s Ability to Limit Interpersonal Relationships
Let’s talk a bit more about reframing. It’s important that we learn to reframe our negative thoughts as we’re working toward a more positive life. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder engage in negative self-talk almost all the time which significantly distresses interpersonal relationships. In fact, psychologists have found that the majority of the […]
Post-trauma Recovery: Second-guessing Ourselves
Those who have lived through trauma understand the detrimental effects which continue to plague us even after the chaos has ceased and we’ve moved into post-trauma recovery. Often, trauma is caused by another individual, and this individual used tactics to ensure we were left second-guessing everything about ourselves in order to maintain control. After all, […]