I Finally Found a Name for My Father’s Abuse
Not all domestic violence is physical, and sometimes it takes years to recognize it for what it is.
Emotional Abuse
My Mom Didn’t Want to Be a Mother
In this painfully honest essay, the writer shares what it’s like to grow up with a toxic mom who made it very clear that she didn’t want to have children.
Dear Julie: “Help Me Stop a Bad Romance” + “My Friend Found God”
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps one woman steer her friend clear of an unhealthy ex, and another who doesn’t want to see the light.
My Husband Convinced Me I Was Insane
The writer didn’t know what “gaslighting” was, until it happened to her. Here’s how a loved one's lies and manipulation can make you believe you are crazy—and potentially drive you to the brink.