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
Category: toxic
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
Narcissistic Abuse
The start of something HUGE
Just a little something I'm working on. Will I post more about this in the future? Who knows but here's a baby step to my personal path towards healing. It gets better. It has to... Right?
Trauma Poem
There can be beauty in the ugly thoughts that consume us.
Anticipation
We can never know about the days to comeBut we think about them anywayAnd I wonder if I'm really with you nowOr just chasing after some finer day Anticipation- Carly Simon That song keeps playing through my mind today as I wait to see what unfolds.Something you don't know about me is that I fell … Continue reading Anticipation
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Rather than the Clash song coming to mind, I can't help but hear Mystikal say "hit it one time you're hooked. They call me the pu$$% crook" In all seriousness, what makes us stay in a relationship that others label as toxic? When you think about it, we're only sharing our side of the story. … Continue reading Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
