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What Are Personality Disorder Clusters? A, B, and C Explained

What Are Personality Disorder Clusters? A, B, and C Explained 0

Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters — A, B, and C — based on shared patterns of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Learn how each cluster differs and the key characteristics associated with each of the 10 personality disorders.

The Freeze Stress Response: Why You Go Deer in the Headlights

The Freeze Stress Response: Why You Go Deer in the Headlights 0

An explanation of the freeze stress response—how the nervous system shuts down or immobilizes under stress and trauma, why it happens, and examples of what it can look like in everyday life.

The Flight Response to Stress and Trauma Explained

The Flight Response to Stress and Trauma Explained 0

A clear, nervous-system-informed explanation of the flight stress response—how it works, how it shows up under stress and trauma, and what common patterns of avoidance or escape look like in daily life.

The Fight Response to Stress and Trauma Explained

The Fight Response to Stress and Trauma Explained 0

Learn how the fight stress response works, what's happening in your body physically, why it can activate so quickly, and how it may appear as anger, defensiveness, or confrontation during stress or trauma.

What Are Personality Disorders? 10 PD Types + Key Insights

What Are Personality Disorders? 10 PD Types + Key Insights 0

Labels like narcissist and borderline get used often—but what do these terms really mean? This guide explains what personality disorders are, how they're diagnosed, and how they affect relationships, treatment, and everyday life.

Abuse OF Men BY Women: Stats, Signs, Stories, and Support

Abuse OF Men BY Women: Stats, Signs, Stories, and Support 4

Abuse of men by women is real—but often dismissed, ignored, or misunderstood. This hub post brings together a wide range of my blog posts on this difficult but important topic. Whether you're looking for signs of abuse, real-life stories from men who’ve lived it, stats and research, or tools for healing and support—you’ll find it here.

Use this guide to explore the topics that matter most to you, with quick links provided throughout for easy navigation.

You’ll also find links to my books and interviews on the subject, along with research from university professors and psychologists who are helping shine a light on this often-overlooked issue.