Mary Ellen Mann

There are few times in history where the realities of the ways people think are condensed into showmanship that creates a wake-up call...

The darkness of narcissists is patterned and takes shape with different iterations but bear with me please while we welcome them to their Su

Studies show that sexual offenders who operate within churches typically have “more sexual offense convictions, more victims, and younger vi

This past week, I was shown a video of John MacArthur, a pastor for half a century and author of The MacArthur Study Bible, responding to wh

If you have not already, click over and read The Crane Wife, by CJ Hauser. Upon reflection,I believe that abuse manifests in two trends

“The damage of past abuse sets in motion a complex scheme of self-protective defenses that operate largely outside of our awareness,...

Survivors are overcomers. They are here among you and looking for ways to recreate a new normal. As survivors, they’re working on two major

There’s a quote I found recently that said, “My love is unconditional, my trust and my respect are not.” Intimate partner and family...

The short answer is most definitely. In fact, a short distance from where I live sits one of the wealthiest counties in the US. After...

Anything intimate, personal or powerful brands itself into our nervous systems. We usually associate this with romantic love, or becoming...

Gaslighting occurs in a relationship when a person tricks the individual into doubting their experiences with comments such as: “You’re...

An excerpt from my book, From Pain to Power: Overcoming Sexual Trauma & Reclaiming Your True Identity, from the chapter, “I Have Walked...

Ordinarily, when I tell people that I am a sexual trauma survivor, I am rarely told something to the effect of: “I’m so sorry this has...

The Power and Truth of Interpersonal Neurobiology Love seeketh not itself to please, Nor for itself hath any care, But for another gives...

The Power and Truth of Interpersonal Neurobiology Behavioral psychologist Abraham Maslow arranged into his groundbreaking concept (in...

Using Compass/ion and Com(passion) Have you ever noticed that compassion’s root word is “compass?” A compass is used to find direction....

The wound is where the light enters. —Rumi It is possible to heal the brain from this trauma wound. The body will coordinate with the...

There is a TEDx FiDi Women segment that was taught by Jackson Katz, Ph.D. a man who trains men on leadership. In his presentation, he...

Continued from Part I As adults – IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY to protect children. Although some children are taught how to keep themselves...

As adults – IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY to protect children. Darkness to Light (D2L) is an organization that seeks to protect children from...