The cycle of abuse includes four stages—tension building, abuse, reconciliation, and calm—that allow abusers to control their victims through fear and manipulation. This pattern can trap victims and ...

Trauma bonding has become a widely used term on social media. It attracts attention because it sounds clinical, serious, and ...

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 ...

In light of two recent domestic violence cases that have captured the community’s attention, local law enforcement and advocacy groups sat down with an Anniston Star reporter to speak out and bring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sofia Black-D'Elia and Ray Nicholson star in 'I Love You Forever,' a new film about the cycle of abuse in relationships.

Ryan Wellings has been jailed for more than six years after the death of his partner Kiena Dawes. Wellings was convicted of ...

Ever wonder how childhood trauma follows us into adult relationships? Shame and self-blame can shape behaviors, and healing ...

Love is often envisioned as a sanctuary, offering nurturing, support and uplift. For some women, however, it becomes a cycle of abuse, heartbreak, manipulation and emotional exhaustion. If you find ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...