You set a boundary. The response comes fast: "You're being selfish."And just like that, you're questioning yourself.But here's what's actually happening in that moment, what most people completely...
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Stop Telling Trauma Survivors to “Let It Go”
I need to say something that's going to make some people uncomfortable.The healing culture we've built is gaslighting survivors.You've heard it before. Someone shares their experience with...
You’re Not Setting Boundaries, You’re Just Making Rules
You've heard it a thousand times. "I'm setting a boundary." It sounds healthy. Empowered. Self-aware.But here's what most people miss.Half the time, what you're calling a boundary is actually a rule...
You’re Not Attracting Unavailable People: You Are One
;When someone tells me they're ready for a real relationship but their dating history reads like a catalog of emotionally unavailable partners, they're not describing readiness.They're describing a...
Healing from Narcissistic Relationships: A Guide to Understanding, Growth, and Recovery
Healing from Narcissistic Relationships: A Guide to Understanding, Growth, and Recovery Narcissistic relationships are among the most complex, draining, and damaging connections we can experience. Whether you’re still in one, recently out, or supporting someone navigating this dynamic, the effects can leave you questioning your worth, your instincts, and even your sense of reality. But … Continue reading Healing from Narcissistic Relationships: A Guide to Understanding, Growth, and Recovery
Journaling…do it!
What is Journaling ?Journal Writing is the practice of taking time for yourself to write and reflect onyour thoughts, feelings and life experiences. There are many suggestions forhow to journal and what to write about. However, the beauty of journal writing isyou can do it in your own way. This means that you can really … Continue reading Journaling…do it!
Liberated from the Chains of a Narcissistic Relationship
Once a prisoner, now set free ❤️✨💔💪🚪 Heartbreak. It's a word that fills our minds with images of sadness, longing, and pain. But what if I told you heartbreak could also bring us liberation, strength, and a newfound sense of freedom? I would like to share my story today, not to dwell on the past, … Continue reading Liberated from the Chains of a Narcissistic Relationship
The Price of Strength
Has anyone ever complimented you by saying "you're so strong"? I know it comes from a good place but sometimes it hurts being told: "you're so brave" "you're so strong" "I don't understand how you do it" I would give anything for an easy life. I'm tired of always fighting and being strong and brave. … Continue reading The Price of Strength
L-O-V-E
The love bomb and the discard. The devaluation cycle. You go from on top of the world to the gutter really quick. A little bit of bread crumbing in the middle to give you hope. Just a tiny taste of the love they used to feed you. Scraps really. And it almost seemed like they … Continue reading L-O-V-E
Surviving a Relationship & the Effects of the Trauma Bond
I'm asked what my obsession is with trauma bonds and toxic relationships. There is no obsession. I suppose it's my drive to point out the signs that should be noticed. Think of it as a P.S.A. for you to be on the lookout for yourself or your friends. I wish my friends would have approached … Continue reading Surviving a Relationship & the Effects of the Trauma Bond
