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
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Understanding Your Relationship with Yourself
I'm not sure if I've already posted this but I've been clearing out my writing folders and podcast scripts and didn't want this goody to go to waste. Today we’re diving into one of the most important, and yet most overlooked, relationships in our lives, the one we have with ourselves. Let me say this … Continue reading Understanding Your Relationship with Yourself
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Rain Check
That's how I would describe my life. Rain Check I sometimes feel I received less than I deserved but more than I had asked for. It's a struggle. I don't know how others view themselves, but I like me. I love ME, to be honest, but it just takes one person to change the way … Continue reading Rain Check
When Hope Becomes an Addiction 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 When Hope Becomes an Addiction in Toxic Relationships
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 Codependency: Steps Toward a Healthier You
Have you ever found yourself putting someone else's needs above your own, to the point where you lose sight of who you really are? Or maybe you feel like you're constantly giving, but somehow not getting the support or love you deserve in return? If this sounds familiar, you might be caught in the grip … Continue reading Breaking Free from Codependency: Steps Toward a Healthier You
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
