abusive relationships

The good reactions…and how they might not always feel so good.

Anyone you are disclosing to should respond to you with acceptance and belief, empathy, encouragement and support. Many people will.

Heather Corinna offers guidance on choosing people to open up to about emotional abuse, and how to talk to them about it with your well-being in mind.

It’s hard to tell someone you’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship. Here’s guidance to help you get the kind of help and support you need from who you’re telling.

HurtandUsed’s question continued He then went and put his hands down my pants and started touching me there. I wanted to say no, but I couldn’t because I was afraid he would get mad or break up with me. He then went and grabbed my hand and put my hand down his pants. I pulled my hand away but he…