Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash Witnessing a friend or family member trapped in a toxic relationship can be a heart-wrenching experience. You care deeply for them and want to see them happy and safe, but finding the right way…
Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash Let’s say you’ve implemented no contact with your partner, and you’re keeping track of the days without communication. However, we often miss the true purpose of no contact. It’s not about simply counting the days…
Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash It’s a common situation where relationships often involve mutual friends, whether it’s your partner’s friends or shared acquaintances. However, when your ex or someone who is abusive is involved, things can become complicated. You may…
Photo by Shubham Dhage on Unsplash In this line of work, I’ve noticed that some people wonder if they can just comply with all the manipulator’s demands to make the relationship work. For instance, if your abusive partner tells you to…
Photo by Miriam G on Unsplash Today I’ll be addressing the question of how to determine if someone is lying about the future they promise in a relationship or if they are genuinely honest about it. This situation often arises when…
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.…
