Recover & Heal from Abuse Trauma

Healing from abuse takes time and care. Explore ways to heal emotionally, rebuild trust, and regain your sense of self worth, so you can move forward in peace and strength.

What Are the Effects of Verbal Abuse: 7 Ways to Heal
Words can cut deeper than we realize… especially when they’re used to belittle, control, or humiliate. The pain lingers—long after …
Calantha Quinlan

By Calantha Quinlan

Pre Marriage Counseling, Handling Separation | 8  min read

How to Respond to Verbal Abuse in a Relationship: 7 Ways
“You’re so sensitive,” “You never do anything right,” or maybe just that long, cold silence that cuts deeper than words… …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 8  min read

7 Adverse Effects of Domestic Violence on Mental Health
Domestic violence is a distressing and pervasive issue that affects countless individuals and families worldwide. This abusive behavior, occurring within …
Sylvia Smith

By Sylvia Smith

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 7  min read

23 Assertive Ways on How to Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter
Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can leave the victim feeling powerless and confused. The gaslighter uses lies, …
Noah Williams

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11  min read

Why Do I Hate Being Touched : Impact Of Past Trauma
If you have been a victim of abuse, you may feel uncomfortable with physical affection. This is because past traumatizing …
Noah Williams

Approved By Kimberly Smith

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

What Is Battered Woman Syndrome? Symptoms & How to Get Help
When you hear about a woman whose husband is violent or manipulative, the first question that comes to mind is, …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 12  min read

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse and Its Effects on Victims
Symptoms Of Emotional Abuse And Its Effects On Victims Relationships are a wonderful pillar of support required for the proper …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4  min read

Achieving Meaningful Relationships After Sexual Trauma
Rape and sexual trauma are more prevalent than we are all led to believe. According to the US National Sexual …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 5  min read

After Domestic Violence – The Beginning of Chapter 2
It is not that uncommon for a person to suffer from an abuse of various sorts, however, the issue of …
Emily Wilson

By Emily Wilson

5  min read

6 Effective Ways to Deal With the After-effects of Physical Assault
                  Dealing with emotional stress arising from an assault can affect the …
 Vicki Haskett

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4  min read

5 Tips to Deal Physical and Emotional Abuse in a Relationship
Behind closed doors, a seemingly loving couple may hide a dark secret that no one, even the closest of their …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 13  min read

How to Heal from Emotional Abuse
An emotionally abusive relationship is really an ongoing process where one person systematically diminishes the will and interests of another …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5  min read

Understanding The Effects Of Abuse
Sometimes understanding something as complex as abuse is difficult. Warning signs can often present in a relationship with no real …
Elizabeth McCormick, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Evansville, IN

By Elizabeth McCormick

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4  min read

6 Effects of Spousal Emotional Abuse in a Marriage
You don’t see it. There’s no bruising. There are no broken bones. There’s no physical injury present. What is emotional …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Shannon McHugh

Psychologist| 6  min read

The Physical & Physiological Effects of Physical Abuse & Healing
When two people decide to get married, it’s because they love each other, trust each other, and feel safe within …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 7  min read