If you're reading this, you’ve probably done the work. You’ve read the books, watched the videos, and named the pattern: Narcissism. Codependency. Trauma bond. You know what a red flag looks like, and you can spot a toxic person a mile away. So why, after all that growth, does that familiar, sinking feeling sometimes creep … Continue reading The Real Reason Why You Keep Repeating Toxic Relationship Cycles (It’s Not About Them)
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Healing from Narcissistic Relationships, Codependency & Attachment Trauma
Heal from narcissistic abuse, codependency, and attachment trauma. Learn how to rebuild self-worth, set boundaries, and reclaim your life with Tranquil Balance. Breaking Free: Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I keep ending up with narcissists?” or “Why do I lose myself in relationships?”—you’re not alone. When I … Continue reading Healing from Narcissistic Relationships, Codependency & Attachment Trauma
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
Understanding Attachment Styles: How Love Addiction Attracts Narcissistic Relationships
In today’s complex dating world, the dynamic between love addiction and narcissistic relationships has gained significant attention. These toxic pairings often leave individuals feeling drained, emotionally manipulated, and trapped in unhealthy cycles. But why do certain attachment styles make some of us more susceptible to love addiction and the manipulation of narcissistic partners? To fully … Continue reading Understanding Attachment Styles: How Love Addiction Attracts Narcissistic Relationships
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
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
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.
