I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

What begins as a partnership built on love, trust, and mutual respect can sometimes deteriorate into a relationship marked by control, manipulation, and fear. This transformation rarely happens ...

Emotional sobriety is an aspect of addiction recovery that focuses on regulating feelings and learning to face challenges ...

Dear Annie: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...

While physical abuse leaves visible marks, emotional abuse can be just as damaging, inflicting invisible wounds that can shape a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors well into adulthood. Often ...