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How I Learned I Was in an Abusive Relationship April 13, 2014 . 21 Comments
I started my relationship with a very intelligent registered nurse in 1984. I was a clerk going to college part time and work full time to be able to afford college. She seemed very caring, ... Read More
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‘A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor’: A Story of Childhood Abuse March 16, 2014 . 10 Comments
Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive material about abuse and suicide that may be triggering to some readers. Hello. everyone. I’m a 26-year-old girl from Turkey. And this ... Read More
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50 Years Later, Should I Finally Talk about My Pastor’s Sex Abuse? March 14, 2014 . 8 Comments
You are not a coward. The only person to blame in this story is the pastor, who bullied an 8-year-old by taking advantage of faith, youth, and innocence, who knew his actions were against ... Read More
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Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse, Part III: The Groundhog January 29, 2014 . 110 Comments
In my private practice, I provide psychotherapy for mainly women and men who struggle with depression, anxiety, life cycle changes, and grief/loss/trauma. I have found a common theme among ... Read More
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Young Woman Copes with Holiday Blues via Craigslist December 30, 2013 . 6 Comments
There are many resources published this time of year encouraging those who experience loneliness and depression during the holiday season to explore various ways of connecting with those ... Read More
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Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Abuse Survivors December 20, 2013 . 26 Comments
For those who experience abuse—physical, sexual, or emotional—the consequences can be devastating, and the road to recovery may be a long and challenging one. Some survivors of childhood ... Read More
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Repressed Memories: Real or Imagined? December 17, 2013 . 22 Comments
Many people believe that when experiences are too painful or difficult to face, they end up tucked into the unseen corners of the unconscious in the form of repressed memories. The presence ... Read More
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How Do I Get Over My Therapist Having Sex with Me? December 13, 2013 . 89 Comments
Thank you for writing. I am so sorry this happened to you. It frankly makes my blood boil. This breach and exploitation is exactly what therapists are never supposed to do. To me, it’s ... Read More
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Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for PTSD/Trauma December 13, 2013 . 6 Comments
Following a traumatic event, several symptoms may arise in a person. Posttraumatic stress manifests in a variety of ways: reexperiencing the trauma via nightmares and flashbacks, avoidance ... Read More
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Three Reasons to Leave: Abuse, Addiction, and Affairs December 5, 2013 . 101 Comments
As a clinical psychologist and certified addictions counselor, I see husbands, wives, and partners in individual or couples therapy on a daily basis grappling with the decision to leave ... Read More
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Things Fall Apart: Communication Breakdown and Family Problems November 26, 2013 . 5 Comments
During a discussion in my Family Studies class, we talked about the different type of families and why there are issues in the family. I couldn’t help but to think about my situation ... Read More
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What Turns Us On? September 23, 2013 . 5 Comments
Why do some things spark sexual excitement for one person while those same things leave another person quite uninterested? I frequently speak to people who are upset because they’re indulging ... Read More