Dissociation is temporary escape from reality. It can be a healthy coping mechanism—unless it's sparked by trauma and left ...

Living with chronic illness often means living in a body that hurts. The pain can be searing or dull; intermittent or constant; affecting the body as a whole or specific body parts. Experiencing pain ...

Derek yells at Maya while backing her into a corner and telling her she’s stupid, worthless, and a bad mother. Maya has heard this all many times before; this time, Derek won’t let up, and she feels ...