While the risk of IPV persists beyond separation from an abusive partner, there is a dearth of literature exploring MDM about social media in post-separation contexts. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore how mothers make decisions about social media after separating from an abusive partner. ...
Also in the episode, Kendrick looked back on her relationship, noting that her ex’s abusive behavior started all of a sudden in an “overnight switch.” Knowing how much love she felt for her partner, Kendrick looked to herself for answers. “It was very, very difficult to actually ...
It wasn’t arrogance on my part, but rather the product of an otherworldliness that belonged to the stories I had read; they weren’t relatable to me. However, on a cold and wet January evening, on my triumphant return to therapy following a recent break-up, I was confronted with the...
"Being in an unhealthy relationship stinks," writes Suzi, a new visitor to the HealthyPlace.com website. In her email, she discusses her predicament of being stuck with all the household chores, always being put down, yet she says "I find it difficult to leave him." Sometimes though, t...
Lastly, focusing on your mental health is just as important as your financial health. Leaving an abusive relationship can be traumatic, and it's important to seek therapy or counselling to work through the emotional effects of your past relationship. ...
These include the definition of sexually abusive situations for boys; the social isolation and shame sexually abused men often experience; the effects of masculine gender socialization on processing boyhood sexual abuse; the likelihood that boys will encode their sexual activity (especially with women)...
Belle likes to think herself immune to the dizzying effects of fabulous wealth. But when her best friend, Summer, invites her on a glamorous getaway to the Mediterranean aboard her billionaire boyfriend’s yacht, the only sensible answer is yes. Belle hopes the trip will be a much-needed br...
Research has begun to document the impact of COVID-19, and corresponding restrictions associated with the pandemic, to several unintended consequences incl
Addressing the Effects of Emotional Abuse The term “emotional abuse” describes a range of behaviors that can impact people in many different ways. Abuse can occur during childhood, in a romantic relationship, or may come from a friend, family member, or coworker. While some people live with...
But Trudeau appeared unfazed by the possibility that the move could have ill effects, repeating that Canada stands up for human rights regardless of diplomatic consequences. “This is part of a long tradition of Canada engaging constructively and positively in the world and working with our partners...