As if life isn’t confusing enough, now we must differentiate a false victim from the actual target. This is not a simple task and takes a lot of life experience and education. Trauma happens to thousands of people. And with so many victims of unfortunate events, the false victim can…
Breaking the cycle of abuse is one of the primary objectives of preventing abuse, but we must know what causes this pattern. How do victims resort to victimizing others? Abuse can happen in a short period, or it can go on for years. Either way, it’s unfair. And sometimes, it’s…
Anyone who has suffered from narcissistic abuse knows it takes a lot of time and healing to recover. But how do you heal your shattered confidence when your self-esteem is at rock bottom? Narcissists use a range of manipulative tactics to gaslight you into thinking you are worthless. These…
Many of us have encountered bullies in our lifetime and we recognize the indicators. However, can you pinpoint the signs of cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is sending intimidating messages or other forms of threatening communication through electronic devices as a form of bullying. These devices include smartphones, tablets, and computers. Intimidating messages can…
Many people are in abusive relationships, staying for several reasons. Maybe you’re that friend that’s often said, “Just leave!” It may not be that simple. I’ve been in abusive relationships before, and I can tell you it’s not as easy as it may seem to just up and leave. While,…
Of all the personality types, I believe the narcissist to be the most prevalent, but perhaps also the most devious. This makes them tricky to spot. So how can you tell if you’re dealing with this toxic personality type? You have to pay attention to the things narcissists say. Narcissists…
Being in a toxic relationship is difficult, to say the least. Therefore, you must know when it’s time to leave the toxic person in your life. The word "toxic" is used quite a bit when talking about relationships. And it can mean different things to different relationship dynamics or individuals.…
Is it possible to track the specific steps taken by domestic abusers before they kill their victims? One researcher not only believes it is possible, but that it could save lives. A History of Domestic Abusers If you are interested in criminology, you may have come across criminologist Dr. Jane…
If you haven’t come across the shocking case of Genie the feral child, then prepare yourself. Genie’s suffering has been described as one of the worst cases of child abuse ever seen. The Tragic Case of Genie the Feral Child The case of Genie the feral child came to public…
When you first meet them, a narcissist will be charming and impress you and will make you feel that you have just met the most amazing, interesting, confident, and powerful person ever and you will feel flattered to have their attention. Don’t be fooled. You have their attention because, like…
