Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of what to do if your partner’s childhood trauma makes you feel guilty about leaving the relationship or compels you to stay. This situation is quite common. Your…
Photo by Taras Chernus on Unsplash This article aims to explore the complex issue of why the new partner of your narcissistic ex often dismisses your claims about their abusive behavior. It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when you genuinely…
Photo by Md Mahdi on Unsplash Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage and strength. As you take steps towards healing, you may encounter an unexpected and disheartening situation: certain individuals in your support network may continue to believe and support…
Photo by Mattia Ascenzo on Unsplash It’s a common experience for those who have been in abusive relationships to engage in negative self-talk. You may find yourself talking very harshly about yourself, believing that you are terrible, unworthy, or deserving of…
Photo by Ian Kiragu on Unsplash Feeling emotionless is a common symptom for many people who have been in an abusive relationship. It can make you feel like you’re just going through the motions of life without experiencing any emotions or…
Photo by Dovile Ramoskaite on Unsplash Breadcrumbing is a tactic where someone gives you small glimpses of affection or love, like breadcrumbs, throughout the course of the relationship. Imagine if I had a whole loaf of bread, but instead of giving…
Photo by Vitolda Klein on Unsplash Today, I’ll be answering the question of whether ignoring those painful feelings after emotional abuse will make the pain go away. Ignoring, in this context, might refer to distracting yourself with a hobby, another relationship,…
Photo by Mayur Gala on Unsplash What normal happens is you might see your narcissistic ex with a new partner, enjoying life, and then that same evening they text you, telling you that they miss you and want to be with…
Photo by Jonas Stolle on Unsplash In life, we often find ourselves in situations where we make excuses for our partners, parents, siblings, or children. We make excuses even when they may not be aware of or willing to change their…
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash One of the questions I often ask my clients before working with them is to identify the habits they have developed as a result of being in past relationships or their current one. These habits mostly…
