Norm Therapy® | Site-Wide Activity https://normtherapy.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:43:15 +0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fa161008e05687149e32962ab8187397 Akbd idnn became a registered member https://normtherapy.com/activity/p/187/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:42:31 +0400 0 8c540ec001bbf3d441990aa493dd0584 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15399 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:25:58 +0400 The Unconditional Love of Animals: Teaching Prisoners Compassion and Ending Cycles of Abuse By: Sarah Martin For many people behind bars, the story didn’t begin with a crime; it began with a wound. Cycles of abuse, neglect, and survivalism s […]

]]> 0 3488d141f1b8c959036dc6645f22ae1a Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15396 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:12:39 +0400 Eldest Daughter Syndrome: The Weight of Expectations By: Sarah Martin She didn’t get to choose her birth order, yet somehow it became her full-time identity. Before she even understood what r […]

]]> 0 a2f00392ea56b06604eed567c470277b Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15392 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:10 +0400 The Dangers of Medical Gaslighting By: Sarah Martin There’s a particular kind of fear that comes from being sick and unheard at the same time. It’s the moment you realize the person mea […]

]]> 0 cab9ae9435e8751d8b54fa7da18fb3aa Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15389 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:19:57 +0400 The Lasting Effects of Generational Trauma and Abuse By: Sarah Martin In a world where wars, disasters, and everyday violence shape so many lives, trauma is far from rare. Researchers estimate that […]

]]> 0 e99279ed6f84e7e280c52c4dfd86d04d Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15386 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:59:52 +0400 The Voices We Internalize – Living With Marginalization By: Ley Rie We were not born into this world with the belief that we are “less than.” That notion is not innate; it is taught to us over time, unt […]

]]> 0 7037e67d914c151fe21092595457c837 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15314 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:08:00 +0400 How Soft Gambling Rebranded Addiction as Self-Care for Women By: Dylan Kretchmar Dana Nguyen knows she has a problem. In 2025, the 27-year-old California resident spent more than $4,000 on Labubu dolls. […]

]]> 0 b74a2f5e3491d59589b2c56336a98a9d Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15317 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:05:37 +0400 Spread Love, Not Abuse. The Heartbreaking Reality Retail Workers Face By: Dylan Kretchmar Valentine’s Day is all about love! While showing love for friends, family, your significant other, and yourself should be a y […]

]]> 0 ae96de1655787e82f23bad0f965dbe54 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15309 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:13:09 +0400 The Invisible Victim: How Male Victims of Abuse are Silent By: Sarah Martin Most people don’t picture a male when they imagine a Victim of Domestic or Sexual Abuse. That reaction is not accidental; it’s the […]

]]> 0 faf4d94f2aa8b27e04a9e004d3a8625d Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15304 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:02:24 +0400 Invisible Scars- The Physical Effects of Emotional Abuse on the Body By: Sarah Martin Many people think Emotional Abuse leaves no scars. After all, there are no bruises to point to, no broken bones to mend. But the […]

]]> 0 20e58e073ec5be2214ae721b62f8cfaf Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15300 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:20:27 +0400 The Realization: You Care, But Not in the Way I Need By: Ley Rie First Shift in Perspective: You Didn’t Stop Right Then and There Wait, something is off… It wasn’t the fact that I was physi […]

]]> 0 83f63f855b4c90752ce98394262c90c1 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15297 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:17 +0400 The Morally Clean Vocabulary of a Frightened Age By: Zeynep Bashak In the age of social media, self-absorption is routinely mistaken for self-knowledge, and a culture that indulges this confusion […]

]]> 0 63573e6a35f7f2ddafdf628dc128df5e Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15292 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:27:29 +0400 Abducted by a Stranger: The Murder of Six-Year-Old Becky Kunash By: Dylan Kretchmar When a parent tucks their child into bed and kisses them goodnight, they expect to find them still sleeping soundly in the same […]

]]> 0 96108f7ac42e3757d94cd23a3dd4c6a7 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15279 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:36:22 +0400 Living Under Political Abuse: A Personal Account from Türkiye By: Zeynep Bashak It is one of my hasty mornings: rushing out of the shower, dressing half-wet, and chasing the clock as if punctuality could redeem […]

]]> 0 07d1a5195c0034d92e49e21a99105d23 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15268 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:53:21 +0400 Behind the High: How Marijuana Use Impacts Mental Health By: Dylan Kretchmar Marijuana is one of the most popular psychotropic substances used in the United States. In 2019, approximately 18% of Americans […]

]]> 0 0064f2112372fb2636efee8e016b8210 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15259 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:48:22 +0400 From Sunflower to Rose: Transitions in Womanhood By: Ley Rie Radiant Beginnings – The First Rays of the Sunflower While she does shine, she is still abusing herself emotionally, professionally, […]

]]> 0 fdb87d8b57c4423c30605e5ca17a6f62 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15256 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:38:19 +0400 Self-Directed Harm: The Internalized Echo of Abuse By: Zeynep Bashak This article explores self-directed harm not as pathology, but as the internalized echo of abuse. Only through listening to this […]

]]> 1 6fbeb350a430cbe4b9546aaf79178285 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15247 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:08 +0400 Are Mandatory Reporting Laws Effective at Protecting Children from Abuse? By: Dylan Kretchmar Child Abuse is a global problem that has profound and lasting consequences for a child’s physical and psychological well-being. C […]

]]> 0 7c603b1999c98dfd55b961a05dc2e39a Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15244 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:48:55 +0400 The Cheerful Mask: Unmasking the Silent Crisis of Smiling Depression By: Ley Rie The Faces of This Pain: Professionals, Caregivers, and People Pleasers Look closely at the next crowd you encounter. What you see isn’t […]

]]> 0 1cdd423b8f60446e3bc4d7f18cf0937a Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15238 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:23:48 +0400 The Healing Power of Equine Therapy By: Sarah Martin For Survivors of abuse, Equine-Assisted Therapy can offer deep emotional healing in a safe, unbiased, and accepting environment. […]

]]> 0 db0233a5d46ef08896bf53023dbc8e13 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15235 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:52:37 +0400 Defining Boundaries By: Dylan Kretchmar A boundary is a limit or guideline you set for yourself to define what you will and will not accept. They clearly communicate […]

]]> 0 bb8cf5e37d62f8437797fc8795313d02 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15231 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:46:38 +0400 Losing Friends in Life- You Don’t Deserve to be Taken for Granted By: Ley Rie When Life Gets in the Way… For Them It’s easy to understand when friends go quiet. Life can feel like a full-time job, and you genuinely […]

]]> 0 33fb5d55a617c991bae61b648eb180b0 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15228 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:56:25 +0400 The Consequences of Helping Others Before Helping Yourself By: Ley Rie You Can Only Give So Much  If you are reading this, you are not alone. You are one of the quiet givers, a soul who believes they were […]

]]> 0 d2fc9123fc36ab1b8aed59760b73c753 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15225 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:16:09 +0400 How to Combat the Rise in Workplace Abuse By: Dylan Kretchmar Over the past decade, workplaces have undergone a rapid and significant transformation driven by factors such as technological […]

]]> 0 51e136a31ffa0a6fda2105b6834cf778 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15179 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:34:09 +0400 From the Field to the Feed: The Impact of Cyberbullying in Sports By: Dylan Kretchmar We are spending more time than ever communicating across digital spaces. From group chats to social media to livestreams and […]

]]> 0 eb9500180c28723ea0706b6620a9053f Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15173 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:28:30 +0400 The Glass Child: How Family Sees Through Us By: Ley Rie What We Wish They Saw – The Pain That Should be Clear as Glass For us, it’s always the loudest pain carried with the front of a silent […]

]]> 0 665b844dae00d7311e8f2fb7676df85b Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15169 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:27:02 +0400 Understanding Consent: What it is and What it Looks Like By: Dylan Kretchmar Consent is an informed, voluntary, and ongoing agreement made between all individuals involved in a particular activity or […]

]]> 0 d1738d9131066d66c6d11ccaabde0198 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15164 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:09:01 +0400 How Toxic Stress Can Lead To Abuse In Relationships: The Hidden Consequences By: Amanda Hildreth Stress is something we all experience at some point in our lives. Short-term stress can even be beneficial. It can enhance your […]

]]> 0 25b51264ee77b6e1ccb62fab46897548 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15158 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:47:01 +0400 When Hard Work Goes Unnoticed: The Emotional Toll of Workplace Disrespect By: Lorena Black Many employees dedicate their lives to their work, believing that effort and loyalty will lead to recognition and respect. However, […]

]]> 1 9afba67d2821de1941432d1c7890ec56 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15154 Thu, 29 May 2025 19:29:45 +0400 The Silent Epidemic: Workplace Abuse and Why No One Talks About It By: Lorena Black Workplace Abuse is a prevalent but sometimes disregarded problem that impacts workers across all sectors. Fear of retribution, […]

]]> 0 907fab2dfc242b2b8c3d5625a0a593b5 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15145 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:33:24 +0400 The Impact of Family Neglect on Homeless Youth and Their Vulnerability to Abuse By: Lorena Black Exploring the profound effects of family neglect on homeless youth reveals a troubling reality: these young individuals face […]

]]> 0 6c96c550788905bfc7231e5688e77dec Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15144 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:25:16 +0400 The Hidden Victims—Male Survivors of Family Abuse and Neglect By: Lorena Black Male survivors of Family Abuse and neglect often remain in the shadows, their stories untold and their struggles overlooked. These […]

]]> 0 9f7d5d8b8df87e3832740734671de32d Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15139 Fri, 02 May 2025 14:19:19 +0400 The Silent Epidemic—Intergenerational Cycles of Family Abuse and Neglect By: Lorena Black Family abuse and neglect remain ongoing challenges that frequently span multiple generations. The conversation around Physical and […]

]]> 0 cfdab3f0fefd379480e0de0fa40b93de Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15133 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:12:42 +0400 Revenge Porn and Non-Consensual Image Sharing: A Digital Violation of Trust By: Lorena Black The evolution of digital communication has significantly altered the landscape of intimacy. However, this transformation has also […]

]]> 0 11ece838a1c589ad335e432384c23568 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15128 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:40:55 +0400 Doxing and Privacy Violations: The Weaponization of Personal Information By: Lorena Black The internet, designed to foster connection and facilitate the sharing of information, has seen a troubling transformation in recent […]

]]> 0 cc27a56007877e73a525700072b54f8a Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15127 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:23:19 +0400 Online Harassment: The Normalization of Digital Abuse By: Lorena Black The internet has emerged as a crucial element of contemporary existence, fundamentally influencing how individuals connect, engage in […]

]]> 1 98562c1cbeab26b91bd63f115ee26a6e Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15120 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:10:36 +0400 Digital Financial Abuse: The Invisible Chains of Control By: Lorena Black Financial Abuse, a longstanding method of control in toxic relationships, has now taken on a more insidious form in the digital age. […]

]]> 0 f4c6558731556ed5846cc6a2881923ec Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15121 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:00:51 +0400 Cyberstalking: The Digital Age’s Silent Threat By: Lorena Black In a world where technology has transformed communication, we are now facing the emergence of new forms of abuse that accompany these […]

]]> 0 713d8d8cdeb1e80261068533a7341b26 Jen Hanes became a registered member https://normtherapy.com/activity/p/141/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:47:28 +0400 0 91a89e90154f44cfd44a27363ef002cb Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15114 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:57:26 +0400 The Tragic Case of Gabby Petito: Uncovering the Abuse That Led to Her Murder By: Lorena Black In 2021, the case of Gabby Petito’s disappearance and subsequent murder captivated the nation, leading to extensive media attention […]

]]> 0 d2e8b27d11ef166d20c39f2c32aa48da Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15109 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:53:08 +0400 Examining the Disparities in Assistance for Homeless Men By: Lorena Black Homelessness remains a significant social issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide. However, while various programs exist to […]

]]> 0 4ae02e34f6d9205f879c34d4862d0751 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15105 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:11:05 +0400 The Vagabond: Those Who Choose to Live Outside Society—and the Abuse They Face By: Lorena Black When we think of homelessness, we often imagine people who have fallen into hard times, struggling with job loss, mental health […]

]]> 1 93c6ea3eeabd8f8417165e9d0e25d8bd Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15100 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:31:12 +0400 Law Enforcement and the Abuse of Power: Police Misconduct and Your Rights By: Amanda Hildreth Police misconduct, often perceived through the lens of media portrayals of excessive force and unnecessary shootings, is a serious […]

]]> 0 112fa6064bfdc8eb5e239bc0f057c8d3 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15093 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:56:29 +0400 Abuse In Prisons: Speaking Up For Incarcerated Individuals By: Amanda Hildreth There are currently 2.3 million people in the United States prison system, the highest number of any country in the world. […]

]]> 0 dcf6ae4cf44edc436fec256577227486 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15084 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:19:24 +0400 Reporting for Change: How Media Coverage Can Impact Child Abuse Prevention By: Amanda Hildreth Did you know that roughly  1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect (Manual RedEye, 2021)? While media portrayals of child […]

]]> 0 0d7ea6d9922da4a225c59f242f2a0bd3 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15076 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:44:27 +0400 Defending the Vulnerable: Protecting At-Risk Populations from Abuse By: Amanda Hildreth Abuse and violence are widely recognized as public health concerns. Abuse and violence occur in a broad range of relationships. […]

]]> 0 ca7f6c68b267ecd97019abf05bf2ffee Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15067 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:09:21 +0400 The Dangers of Elderly Abuse in Care Homes By: Hannah Jagiri Elderly Abuse in care homes is a pressing issue that poses significant dangers to some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. As […]

]]> 0 405a6eb98f3345237e4a2d65007df14b Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15063 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:41:10 +0400 The Role of Mandated Reporters In Combating Abuse: How They Save Lives By: Amanda Hildreth Anyone can be a Victim of abuse. While everyone should be concerned about abuse and neglect, certain individuals are required by law […]

]]> 0 c29156d8b1be34893fcbdf604c5171c7 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15057 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:05 +0400 Abuse of Power In the Workplace: Why It Happens and What We Can Do To Prevent It By: Amanda Hildreth In today’s workplace environments, abuse of power has become a critical issue impacting the well-being of employees and the o […]

]]> 1 1cc3bf00feb9969d0c50ef0132978940 Amanda Hildreth wrote a new post on the site Norm Therapy® https://normtherapy.com/?p=15053 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:57:25 +0400 Understanding PTSD and Domestic Abuse Within Marriage By: Hannah Jagiri Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events […]

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