Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken, it’s about reclaiming what was taken. Dear Survivor, If you’ve been hurt by someone who was supposed to love you, the idea of trusting a therapist might feel scary or even impossible. Many survivors ask, Is therapy for abuse survivors actually helpful? The truth is, therapy can be

Leaving isn’t about strength or weakness, it’s about safety, timing, and having the right support. Dear Survivor, If the words “I need help leaving an abusive relationship” have echoed in your mind or left your lips, please know this: your voice matters. Saying it, even silently, is a powerful act of truth-telling. You are not

Gaslighting doesn’t just distort your memory, it teaches you to mistrust yourself, and therapy can help you get that trust back. Dear Survivor, Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse. It doesn’t leave bruises, but it erodes your sense of reality, one subtle moment at a time. You may have been

The most powerful healing begins when you stop trying to be who they wanted and start becoming who you are. Dear Survivor, If you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, you know the damage goes far beyond words. You were likely blamed for everything, made to question your every memory, and convinced that

Healing begins when you feel seen, not when you have all the answers. Dear Survivor, Searching for a therapist for emotional abuse recovery can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve never shared your story before. Maybe you’re unsure if it “counts” as abuse. Or maybe you’ve tried therapy before and didn’t feel understood. The good news is

You don’t have to wait until it gets worse to ask for help, reaching out is already a sign of strength. Dear Survivor, If you’re reading this and wondering if you need help for an abusive relationship, that is a powerful first step. Even naming the possibility can feel terrifying. Abusers often work hard to

Understanding Sexual Coercion and Its Impact If it was not a choice, it was not consent. Dear Colleague, Sexual coercion does not always look like force. Sometimes it sounds like “If you really loved me…” or “Everyone else would do this for their partner.” Sometimes it is the cold shoulder until compliance. Or the fear