The cycle of abuse is a theory conceptualized in 1979 by Lenore Walker that identifies continual, repeated events in an abusive relationship. It was originally established as a means of ...

Why is narcissistic abuse difficult to recognize? Oftentimes, it's hard for people on the outside to spot the toxic behaviors of a narcissist because of "pseudomutuality," a facade of happiness and ...

A message appeared on my phone screen: Michaela Hall had been murdered. It was June 1 last year. I was in my office reviewing a world panel of domestic violence specialists I had hosted when her ...

Narcissistic abuse in relationships is a form of emotional abuse where the narcissistic makes the victim feel unworthy. Here's what to know. When I first met my ex, I found him smart, charming, and ...