Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Sibling sexual abuse is something I think about daily. Sometimes I’m feeling the aftereffects of my brother sexually abusing me. Sometimes I’m focused on the serious and creative work of how to ...

Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to ...

The terms “violence” and “abuse” are often used interchangeably, but there’s a difference between the two. Violence may refer to one-off acts, while abuse usually refers to a prolonged pattern of ...

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Spiritual abuse is when someone uses spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm another person. Learn how you can spot the signs and what support options are available. Religion ...