Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash The most common trap for anyone who’s been in a toxic relationship is jumping into another relationship. After being hurt and betrayed by someone you trusted, you may think that’s enough to stop you from…
Photo by Hala Al-Asadi on Unsplash Today I’d like to talk about self-esteem, as described by the ‘father of self-esteem’, Nathaniel Branden. Much of this content is derived from his book, “6 Pillars of Self-Esteem.” I’m also going to touch on…
Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash A narcissist will exploit your weaknesses, insecurities, and vulnerabilities to achieve their goals. That’s why the best course of action is to cut them off completely and initiate Full No Contact. However, in situations where…
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash A trigger is anything that reminds you of or connects you to a past painful experience. When triggered, you may respond involuntarily in a way that contradicts how you think you should respond to a…
Photo by Jean-Jacques Halans on Unsplash The aftermath of narcissistic abuse can make you feel disconnected and empty inside as you try to piece together the terrible experiences you’ve been put through. It’s a relationship in which you developed various coping…
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Abusive relationships are mostly characterized by power and control, with one party wanting to use everything within their grasp to dominate the other party. Some abusers have no limits on how far they can go…
Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash I have to admit that taking full responsibility is not the easiest thing to do in life, but it’s the most important step in your healing journey. It’s not only crucial for healing from abuse…
Photo by Faris Mohammed on Unsplash Cognitive dissonance occurs when someone simultaneously holds two related but contradictory beliefs. This feeling creates discomfort and, to ease it, compels someone to take actions that alleviate the discomfort. It’s essentially an internal conflict between…
Photo by Donnie Rosie on Unsplash Do you always feel that it’s your ‘life purpose’ to make everyone happy (aside from yourself, of course)? Do you often sacrifice yourself as long as you make others happy? Do you have a hard…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash People-pleasing is all about trying to make other people happy, and it’s something that can often lead you into a toxic relationship. As I mentioned in a previous article, a people-pleaser will find it really…
