Photo by Mario Heller on Unsplash Why do you live in constant fight or flight mode after being in an abusive relationship? By constant fight and flight mode, I mean that you feel under attack, that you need to defend yourself,…
Photo by Chela B. on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of how low self-esteem leads to staying in or attracting toxic relationships. Actually, what does it mean to have low self-esteem? When you have low self-esteem, it means that…
Photo by Aleksandr Ledogorov on Unsplash Today, I’ll be exploring a common aspect related to recovering after leaving an abusive relationship — a belief that often circulates, suggesting that healing has to take a forever. You might find yourself thinking, “It’s been a…
Photo by arash payam on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of why you still feel sad long after leaving an abusive relationship. You may have left the relationship 7 or 20 years ago, but the sadness persists. You’ve tried…
Photo by ian dooley on Unsplash Today, I’ll be exploring one of the common pieces of advice we often come across in forums or even from friends, especially after leaving an abusive relationship. This advice suggests that if you want to…
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash Today I’ll be addressing the question of how your unresolved trauma leads you to becoming a magnet for toxic relationships. By unresolved trauma, I’m referring to instances where you’ve endured profoundly distressing experiences in the…
Photo by Maria Teneva on Unsplash Today, I’ll be answering the question of how do you feel unbothered or indifferent after experiencing abuse. Being indifferent here means that you can hear people talking about your abusive ex, whether it’s friends, family,…
Photo by Alois Komenda on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question: Does luck play a role in finding a healthy relationship or avoiding toxic ones? This is interesting because I’ve heard people attribute leaving a relationship to luck. Now, let’s…
Photo by Abbas Tehrani on Unsplash Today, I’ll be explaining this very important concept in your healing journey which is being ‘patient with yourself.’ Imagine you’re in pain, feeling really bad, thinking about the things they did to you, and feeling…
Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash Today, I’ll be answering the question of why do you feel guilty when you are happy or when things are going your way after leaving in an abusive relationship. This is actually a very, very…
Photo by Diego San on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question I came across in a Facebook group: Why do I want to go back to my abusive relationship when I’m in a healthy one? I say ‘healthy’ in quotes…
Photo by Afif Ramdhasuma on Unsplash When you’ve lived most of your life second-guessing yourself and feeling anxious because of how you were brought up, you might think there is no other way to live your life but to stick to…
