Category: toxic
Breaking Free from the Addiction of Hope Healing
I was absolutely addicted to hope.Breaking Free from the Addiction of Hope Healing requires recognizing that misplaced hope is not love—it is a survival mechanism that no longer serves us. Breaking free from this cycle means:Accepting Reality Over Potential – A person’s actions speak louder than their words or your dreams of who they could … Continue reading Breaking Free from the Addiction of Hope Healing
The Addiction of Hope: How It Keeps Us Stuck in Toxic Relationships
Hope is often seen as a virtue, a beacon of light that guides us through the darkest times. From childhood, we are taught that hope is always a good thing—that if we just believe hard enough, things will eventually get better. What happens when hope becomes an addiction—an anchor that keeps us tethered to toxic, … Continue reading The Addiction of Hope: How It Keeps Us Stuck in Toxic Relationships
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
Breaking Free from Enmeshment: Protecting the Emotional Well-Being of a Child
Men are what their mother's made them Parenting is a complex journey, but at its core, it should be about nurturing a child, not using them as an emotional crutch. When a parent cannot get their needs met by those around them and instead turns to their child to fulfill emotional voids, the results can … Continue reading Breaking Free from Enmeshment: Protecting the Emotional Well-Being of a Child
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 were coming … Continue reading L-O-V-E
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
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
