By Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW Partners in abusive relationships with psychopaths, narcissists, and other disordered individuals often suffer in silence. This is especially true in marginalized communities. Partners' silence reinforces their isolation and reduces their capacity to end abuse and exploitation in these relationships. What stops a partner from seeking help? Among the barriers to reaching out for a reality check and support for leaving are these common factors: Shame. Partners worry that their association with a toxic person reflects poorly on them, and that others will judge them if they know about the abuse they are tolerating. If they've left and returned, the shame …
Leaving abusive relationships is especially hard for people in minority communitiesRead More