by Tade Akran | Apr 22, 2025 | Abuse, domestic violence, Family Abuse, violence
The tragic death of Shimite Bello, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor, has once again exposed the grim truth about domestic abuse—no status, title, or public image can shield a victim from its horrors. The news of her passing has not only shocked the public...
by Tade Akran | Apr 17, 2025 | Abuse, Healing after an abusive relationship, intimate partner violence, Relationship
Not all toxic relationships scream through bruises or break things in rage. Some whisper softly through daily sacrifices and emotional shackles disguised as love. Codependency is one of those quiet killers—emotionally draining, mentally suffocating, and soul-crushing....
by Tade Akran | Apr 9, 2025 | breaking free, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Relationship
In abusive relationships, the power and control dynamic is a destructive force that can manifest in different forms: emotional, physical, financial, and sexual abuse. This dynamic thrives on one partner’s need to dominate and manipulate the other, often using subtle...
by Tade Akran | Apr 4, 2025 | Crime, Gaslighting, Love Bombing, Manipulation, The cycle of abuse
In a world where love is often idealized as grand gestures and sweeping romance, it’s easy to mistake manipulation for passion. Love bombing—an insidious form of emotional abuse—preys on this perception, disguising control as devotion. It is not love; it is a strategy...
by Tade Akran | Apr 1, 2025 | Consent and respect, gender inequality, Violence Against Women
In a nation where leadership should embody decorum, respect, and intellectual engagement, a Senate hearing quickly turned into a disturbing display of hostility, intimidation, and outright disrespect. A viral video captures a shameful moment—Senator Onyekachi...
