When I was in my early twenties, I was in an abusive relationship. At various points in our relationship, he gave me a black eye, pushed me into a wall so hard I had to have my scalp stitched back together and squeezed my face so hard that my teeth cut into my cheeks and […]
Category: Relationships
Articles dealing with all aspects of relationships, including those with family, friends, and significant others.
When Friends and Family Don’t Understand Depression
When you have depression, it can be very helpful knowing that your friends and family are in your corner. But what can you do when they just don’t understand depression? Or, worse, maybe they’re even hostile towards you, blaming you for your illness or saying things that make you feel completely discouraged? If you are […]