Photo by René Ranisch on Unsplash You’ve finally gotten away from that toxic and manipulative partner who tore apart your emotions and made you feel like a shell of your former self. You’re feeling much better and freer. Congratulations on surviving…
Photo by Kier in Sight Archives on Unsplash You finally ditched that toxic relationship and escaped their constant cycle of abuse. You’ve escaped their constant criticism, gaslighting, verbal abuse, intimidation and all those other things they subjected you to. But they…
Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash Today, I am going to be answering the question of “what to do if you see your narcissistic ex out in a public setting after going no contact?” Let’s be real, seeing an ex who…
Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash After a toxic relationship ends, you will most likely crave closure from your ex. You want them to show some sort of remorse and provide a sense of resolution for the psychological hell you endured,…
Photo by Michael Fenton on Unsplash When you’re experiencing love bombing in the initial stages of a narcissistic relationship, there is always that wish that it goes on forever. You’re being treated like royalty, your ego is being stroked, you’re going…
Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash When you’re in a relationship with someone who has mostly been lying to you and manipulating you, you will often wonder when it’s going to end or when are they going to stop what they’re…
Photo by Frames For Your Heart on Unsplash For many on the path of healing from narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, or any past experience, seeking refuge or relief in something like another relationship, a higher power, a support group, or just…
Photo by hossein azarbad on Unsplash If you’ve struggled with the same destructive or unhealthy patterns, negative self-talk or unhealthy relationships for many years, it can start to feel like you’re simply hardwired this way. Those persistent cycles of anger, neediness…
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash When we talk about the concept of trauma bonding, it often gets framed within the context of surviving narcissistic abuse or other toxic or devaluing relationship. The cycle of being idealized and devalued, loved and…
Photo by Rex Pickar on Unsplash If you’ve recently left an abusive or toxic relationship, you may find yourself experiencing strange physical symptoms and illnesses in the aftermath. Headaches, exhaustion, nausea, body aches — you might be surprised at just how drained and…
