Abuse of Power in Relationships: Signs to Look For The first time I learned about abuse of power my head spun. It’s painful to come to the awareness that the person who supposedly loves you is misusing their power. What does that mean? Did he really love me? Did...
What is Coercion? Coercion Versus Consent—Explained What is coercion, and how can it show up in romantic relationships? Understanding the difference between coercion and consent is crucial for healthy, mutually respectful connections. Consent is about enthusiastic,...
Power Imbalances in Age-Gap Relationships “Age is just a number – love is love” vs. “If they only date younger, ask why.” – Debates on Age Gap Relationships When it comes to age-gap relationships, opinions are often divided. Some believe love...
Abuse of Power in the Workplace | Power Dynamics and Exploitation Abuse of power in the workplace happens more often than many may think—but if you’re a woman who’s experienced the downside of workplace power dynamics, you know just how real it can be. Power...
Reactive Abuse: What it is and Why You’re Not “Crazy” Are you the abusive one, or are you defending yourself with reactive abuse? This is a question so many women caught up in the complex dynamics of an abusive relationship ask themselves. The concept of reactive...
“Why is My Husband Yelling at Me?” “Why is my husband yelling at me?” “He says he’s just passionate and he cares alot… am I too sensitive? “Why do I feel so small when he raises his voice?” If the topic of your husband yelling at you has popped up in...