Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash False accusations are actually a common theme in abusive relationships. In such situations, your partner may accuse you of something you haven’t done, like cheating or overspending money. They may look at you with a…
Photo by Dmitry Vechorko on Unsplash Parenting is a challenging journey that comes with its share of ups and downs. However, when you add the complexity of leaving an abusive relationship into the equation, feelings of failure as a parent can…
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Deciding to end a toxic and abusive relationship is incredibly tough. It’s one of the hardest choices anyone can make. But even after gathering the strength to walk away from such a harmful situation, you…
Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash We often hear about boundaries in our daily lives, like when we say, “You’ve crossed my boundaries,” or “Those are my boundaries.” But how exactly do boundaries safeguard you from manipulation? Firstly, boundaries can be…
Photo by Stormseeker on Unsplash It’s common to think that you will never find love again or that nobody will ever love you when you’ve been in a relationship where your supposed ‘soulmate’ or ‘protector’ did terrible things to you. You…
Photo by Ricky Kharawala on Unsplash A common scenario that often arises when you are on the verge of leaving or have already left an abusive relationship is when your partner attempts to convince you that they have changed their behavior.…
Photo by Jason Fitt on Unsplash Leaving an abusive relationship can profoundly affect a person’s mental and emotional well-being. For instance, you may experience a sense of emptiness in your mind, feeling as if it’s blank with no thoughts or ideas.…
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 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…
