I’ve had people tell me that I have to remember everything from my childhood and “relive” the abuse before I can be free of it. Is that true?
Each person has their own internal template of how much [...]
Is hypnosis effective in the treatment of childhood abuse?
Hypnosis can be helpful in several ways. Most people think [...]
There was no violence in our home when I was growing u but lots of neglect. What effect does that have on a child?
Neglect can have extremely adverse effects on a child's physical, [...]
I don’t have memories of being abused and yet I have all the symptoms. Is it possible that I was abused when I was a child?
Yes. When something happens to us that is beyond what [...]
Isn’t arguing and having an occasional disagreement or fight a normal part of a relationship?
Not only is it normal, it's healthy. The people we're [...]
My boyfriend is always criticizing me and putting me down. I always just thought he was right but I’m beginning to wonder. Can this kind of thing be abuse?
Absolutely. Putting someone down is a kind of emotional abuse. The [...]
What are the different kinds of abuse?
The broad categories of abuse are sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse and neglect. All [...]