When you’ve been through something as emotionally draining as reactive abuse, you can end up carrying a lot of guilt, anger, and regret. It’s a unique kind of pain—one that…
The Setup In life, we often think of change as something that requires major leaps—a sudden epiphany or a dramatic shift in behavior. But what if the most powerful changes…
Blame and Shame: The Unseen Wounds of Reactive Abuse When you’re caught in the storm of reactive abuse, one of the heaviest burdens you can carry is the internalization of…
Introduction In the complex dynamics of abusive relationships, one of the most misunderstood and harmful concepts is that of reactive abuse. At its core, reactive abuse refers to a victim's…
Pulling back the Veil Reactive abuse is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon, particularly when viewed through the lens of societal expectations of masculinity. Men who find themselves reacting to…
Laying the Ground Work In a world where the complexities of human relationships often lead to misunderstandings, the concept of reactive abuse is frequently misinterpreted. Reactive abuse occurs when the…