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Article | Abuse and Violence
Abuse can happen for many reasons, such as anger, control, or disrespect. It can be physical, emotional, or controlling, and it is never your fault. If you need help, even right now, please ask—I am here to support you. I will never judge you. With the right help, you can feel stronger, safer, and more confident. You are not alone, and together we can find a way forward.
What Big Little Lies Teaches Us About the Psychology of Domestic Violence

What Big Little Lies Teaches Us About the Psychology of Domestic Violence

Article | Abuse and Violence
When the first season of Big Little Lies arrived in 2017, it felt like more than just a television show; it was a cultural moment.
The Psychological Abuse Behind Harley Quinn & The Joker

The Psychological Abuse Behind Harley Quinn & The Joker

Article | Abuse and Violence
The world met Harley Quinn as she burst out of a cake, a vibrant and chaotic splash in a room full of cops. She wasn't born in the quiet pages of a comic book but in the vivid animation of Batman's world, a sidekick meant for a single, comedic appearance.
From Estella to Cruella: A Psychological Autopsy

From Estella to Cruella: A Psychological Autopsy

Article | Abuse and Violence
Modern stories have developed a fascination with their villains, peeling back the layers to find the person underneath the monster. We've seen this with Cruella, the infamous Dalmatian-hating fashionista.
The Silence Between Words; Why emotional abuse needs a Voice in our legal system

The Silence Between Words; Why emotional abuse needs a Voice in our legal system

Article | Abuse and Violence

In my work as a counseling psychologist, I’ve seen how emotional abuse wounds deeply—without leaving marks. It hides in silence, control, and gaslighting, often missed by our legal systems. But the pain is real. We need spaces—courts, apps, and systems—that listen to these quiet stories. Because healing doesn’t begin with evidence. It begins with being heard, believed, and held with compassion.

Why We Must Remember the Crimes of Lesser-Known Dictators

Why We Must Remember the Crimes of Lesser-Known Dictators

Article | Abuse and Violence
History whispers a chilling warning about the concentration of power. When all authority falls into the hands of a single individual, driven by personal ambition rather than public good, the path to tyranny is laid.
Love Shouldn't Hurt: Recognizing the Red Flags Before It's Too Late

Love Shouldn't Hurt: Recognizing the Red Flags Before It's Too Late

Article | Abuse and Violence
It’s a story many of us recognize. It begins with a chapter of pure perfection—filled with expensive gifts, enchanting dates, unwavering attention, and profound care. But not all beautiful stories have happy endings.
Why Original Fairy Tales Are Too Brutal for Modern Readers

Why Original Fairy Tales Are Too Brutal for Modern Readers

Article | Abuse and Violence
You might have heard whispers that the fairy tales you loved as a child have a darker, more brutal history.
Love in the Time of Monsters: The Psychology of Attraction to Killers

Love in the Time of Monsters: The Psychology of Attraction to Killers

Article | Abuse and Violence
"He's not like that, you don't know him." These are words often whispered by those who find themselves captivated by darkness, women who see a flicker of light in the eyes of convicted criminals.
From the Brazen Bull to Abu Ghraib: A History We Cannot Ignore

From the Brazen Bull to Abu Ghraib: A History We Cannot Ignore

Article | Abuse and Violence
It is a chilling testament to human ingenuity that objects as simple as needles, nails, fire, and water can be transformed into instruments of profound suffering.
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