fromPsychology Today3 days agoCognitive Dissonance Can Impact Ability to Recognize AbuseWhen victims of abuse experience cognitive dissonance, they may ignore the abusive behavior, leading to denial and a reluctance to seek help.Parenting
ParentingfromPsychology Today4 days agoChronic Self-Blame: What If You're Not the Problem?Chronic self-blame starts in childhood and can lead to guilt and people-pleasing in adulthood.Healing requires setting boundaries, questioning self-criticism, and offering yourself compassion.