Time to Break Free From Toxic Relationship Patterns.

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…

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash If there’s one question that will weigh heavily on you after leaving a narcissist, it is whether you should go public and expose your narcissistic ex for who they truly are. As tempting as lashing…

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash When a relationship ends, it’s natural to feel regretful and replay moments where you wish you had acted differently. The loss stings even more when you can’t help but blame yourself — convinced that it was your…

Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash When you’ve left an abusive relationship, one thing you expect is to receive support from those close to you, whether they are your friends, family, or even colleagues. While they may indeed be offering you…

Photo by Mayur Gala on Unsplash Have you ever shared your deepest feelings with someone, only for them to respond with coldness or rejection? This often happens in unhealthy relationships where you give everything you have, even sacrificing your own happiness…