When you’ve left an abusive relationship, it’s not a rare spectacle to think, see, or even imagine your abusive ex — who looked cold and depressed most of the time when you were in the relationship together — looking seemingly happy. When you’re not…
One of the common impacts of being in an unhealthy relationship is numbing our emotions. This can happen not only in toxic relationships but also when we’re simply used to shutting down our emotions as a way to protect ourselves…
One of the common myths many trauma survivors hold is the belief that they need to narrate each and every instance of their childhood or traumatic past in order to heal. Actually, that myth is one of the common reasons…
I’ve been having this conversation with a good friend recently, and it’s such an interesting topic to explore — how do you really know if you’re seeking truth… or just avoiding it? That conversation opened up a new dimension — not exactly the same,…
One thing about navigating the vast spectrum of unhealthy and toxic relationships is our ability to spot red flags or rather understanding red flags early on before jumping or committing to a long-term relationship with someone. While I’ve written in…
Forgiving others but having problems forgiving yourself? Have you ever realized that you might be too forgiving of others, but not as forgiving toward yourself? You don’t give yourself room to make mistakes or to err in your life. It’s…
We are all aware of the saying, “A problem shared is a problem halved,” but have you ever stopped to ask yourself if it’s true? When we share our problems with others, we often feel better, as if a weight…
When you are in a toxic relationship, you will be subjected to a lot of psychological torture by another human being, or rather, by other human beings. From emotional abuse to verbal abuse, this will make you question or lose…
Last week, I visited my dentist. During our chat, she mentioned that her friend insisted she needed to see a counsellor because of childhood trauma. This scenario is quite common—when we gain some knowledge about mental health, we might give…
When your relationship is enmeshed with your family or friends, you will often seek advice from both your partner’s siblings and your own siblings or family when issues arise. While it’s okay to seek advice as it can offer insight…
Have you ever found yourself in a state where you feel like your life or daily work is solely dedicated to healing or working on yourself? Perhaps you spend hours on morning, afternoon, and evening rituals, and even the basic…
One of the most overlooked aspects of healing or working on your inner self is the profound calmness it brings. This calmness extends not only to your interactions with your ex but also to external events. Despite a dense political…
