Sexual Coercion

Sexual coercion involves pressuring, manipulating, or guilting someone into sexual activity against their will. Unlike overt physical force, it often operates in subtle, insidious ways. It can sound like flattery (“I miss you so much”), guilt-tripping (“I’m just sad...

Borderline Personality Disorder

Navigating Relationships with Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder: What You Need to Know We’re diving into a complex and often misunderstood topic—Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—and how it can impact your life if you’re in a relationship with...

Are You Defensive or Just Refusing to Be Gaslit?

Have you ever been called “defensive” during a disagreement? It’s a moment that can really make you pause: Are you actually being defensive, or are you just holding your ground against someone trying to gaslight you? This distinction is crucial because many abusive...

The Beginning

The beginning by Jessica KnightI have been thinking about how to use this platform for a while. I see some other thought leaders doing it and it seems to be an amazing way to connect and share information and ah-ha’s.Read on Substack

Difference Between a Therapist and a Coach

What is the difference between therapy and coaching? A therapist is a licensed mental health professional with a master’s degree in psychology. They use talk therapy to help you explore and unpack your past and provide support for the present. Together, you can...

Emotional Abuse Assessment

Emotional abuse relies on a pattern of power, control and exploitation established by one person over another. To identify if a person is establishing such a pattern, it is important to go beyond a simple checklist of abusive behaviors. Because we find that virtually...

Women Can be Narcissists too…

Understanding and Managing Relationships with Narcissistic Women Have you ever felt like you’re constantly walking on eggshells in your relationship, where your own needs and emotions seem to get lost in the shadow of your partner’s dominating presence? This is often...