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20/06/2026

6 Signs You Grew Up in a Dysfunctional Family

Some families do not feel safe or comforting. They leave you constantly worried about saying or doing the wrong thing

You may have grown up believing that control was care, criticism was normal, and staying quiet was the safest option

No one should never have to manage a another family member's anger, earn love through obedience, or carry burdens that do not belong to them

If this feels familiar, remember: what felt normal was not healthy.

Healing begins when you stop calling it normal



Ekta Viiveck Verma

When People Ask How They Can Help, This Is What We Tell Them At Invisible Scars Foundation, we know lasting change takes...
18/06/2026

When People Ask How They Can Help, This Is What We Tell Them

At Invisible Scars Foundation, we know lasting change takes a community. Every connection, conversation, and contribution helps us reach more survivors and build stronger systems of support

Sometimes it's sharing our work, making an introduction, opening a door, offering your expertise, inviting us to speak, or helping sustain our services

Swipe through to discover meaningful ways you can make a difference to Invisible Scars Foundation and domestic violence and abuse survivors

Ekta Viiveck Verma

Abuse Is Not an Accident. It Is a Decision!Abusive behaviour is rarely a loss of control, it is often an exercise of con...
16/06/2026

Abuse Is Not an Accident. It Is a Decision!

Abusive behaviour is rarely a loss of control, it is often an exercise of control. An abuser may appear calm at work, respectful in public, and charming around others, yet choose to intimidate, humiliate, or assault their partner behind closed doors

They stop when someone enters the room, apologise just enough to keep the relationship intact, and repeat the cycle when they believe there will be no consequences

This is why abuse should not be dismissed as "anger issues" or a "momentary mistake." It is a pattern of power and control

Survivors did not cause it, and they cannot fix it by changing themselves. Accountability belongs with the person who chose to abuse

Have you ever wondered how the words that sound the most loving can become the chains that keep someone trapped in abuse...
13/06/2026

Have you ever wondered how the words that sound the most loving can become the chains that keep someone trapped in abuse?

"I accept you as you are. Who else would?" is not reassurance, it is a message that says:

- You are too difficult to love
- No one else will ever accept you
- You should tolerate my behaviour because I am doing you a favour

Emotional abuse rarely begins with shouting or violence. It often starts with seemingly positive statements that slowly chip away at a person's confidence until they believe they have nowhere else to go

Control doesn't always sound cruel. Sometimes, it sounds like love



Ekta Viiveck Verma

11/06/2026

How many lives must lose their dignity and agency before we stop reinforcing harmful societal myths?

When we normalise abuse as "adjustment," "compromise," or "part of marriage," we don't protect families, we protect perpetrators. Disagreements and conflict are normal. A pattern of power, control, fear, and abuse is not

Old patterns and outdated ideas that strip another human being of their dignity and agency belong in the past. Society has evolved, and so must we

It is time to challenge the myths that keep survivors trapped and build relationships founded on respect, equality, and safety



Ekta Viiveck Verma

Have you ever felt trapped in a conversation with someone?You start out trying to explain a concern, discuss an issue, o...
09/06/2026

Have you ever felt trapped in a conversation with someone?

You start out trying to explain a concern, discuss an issue, or address something important. But somehow, you are never able to explain what you originally set out to say. The topic quickly steers away from the original premise, escalates unexpectedly, and suddenly the focus turns onto you

You raise a concern. They change the subject. You try to bring the conversation back. They blame you. You ask a simple question. They respond with a long explanation filled with excuses, accusations, and unrelated details

Before you know it, you are trapped in an endless loop where nothing is resolved, accountability disappears, and you are left questioning your own memory, judgment, and reality

This manipulation tactic is often called a "word salad"

When every conversation feels like a maze with no exit, it may be time to ask whether the confusion is accidental or intentional?



Ekta Viiveck Verma

06/06/2026

The question is not just whether you speak up
It is also about when you speak up

In many Indian marriages, survivors are encouraged to stay silent, adjust, compromise, and think about family honour

Unfortunately, delayed disclosure often gives abusive partners more control while reducing a survivor's options and support

Early conversations, early documentation, and early help-seeking can make a significant difference

If you are experiencing abuse, reach out to someone you trust. You do not have to navigate it alone

Join Our Online Group Therapy Session Tomorrow! A Safe Space to Heal, Connect, and Grow 📅 6th June 2026 I 11.00am - 12.0...
05/06/2026

Join Our Online Group Therapy Session Tomorrow! A Safe Space to Heal, Connect, and Grow

📅 6th June 2026 I 11.00am - 12.00pm

Have you wished for a safe, supportive space where you can share your experiences, feel heard, and connect with others who truly understand?

✨ Free & Confidential Survivor-Focused Safe Space
✨ Interactive Sharing, Psychoeducation & Healing Conversations
✨ A Non-Judgmental Community of Support and Understanding

When we come together, healing becomes less isolating.

Collective healing helps reduce shame, builds resilience, fosters connection, and reminds us that we are not alone in our journey.
Join us as we learn, heal, and grow together.

If you are a new participants and want to join, register yourself: https://forms.gle/QGX2RW2MekUCwJeX9

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