Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash “The abuse was all about them and healing is all about you” Before we start this, I first have to acknowledge that there’s no problem with wallowing in self-pity. It can be validating especially when…
Photo by Julia Taubitz on Unsplash A narcissist may often humiliate you in public just to protect their false image and as a show of their ‘innocence’ and superiority. It’s also a form of supply and intimidation when they see you…
Photo by Ronak Valobobhai on Unsplash hange is not an easy thing, it is a slippery slope that is hard to climb. It has many obstacles and one of those obstacles is hope. I know you may now be wondering how…
Photo by John Noonan on Unsplash Questioner: “How are you doing today?” Reply: — “I’m fine and you?” Actually, that’s our interactions in life summed up in one response. We automatically use that response every time someone ask us about how we are…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash An abusive relationship is a place where you’re constantly invalidated for who you are. Once you leave you may find it really hard to validate yourself because your reality has been distorted and your self-esteem…
Photo by Jason Dent on Unsplash A relationship is supposed to be the first place where you are most comfortable, and you can even predict some of your partner’s moods because you know them. You spend most of your time in…
Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash When you’ve left an abusive relationship, you will feel that no one understands what you’ve been through. Your family and friends may not validate or understand your experiences as you had expected them to. This…
Photo by Jay Castor on Unsplash One question you may ask yourself after being involved with a narcissist is what made the narcissist target you. Narcissists love exploiting your weaknesses and vulnerabilities as they seek to satisfy their needs. Your weaknesses…
Photo by Muhmed Alaa El-Bank on Unsplash When you’ve left an abusive relationship, the common theme of the day will be constant, intrusive and obsessive thoughts about your past relationship. The thoughts are more of a tape playing in your head…
Photo by Darius Bashar on Unsplash The aftermath of a narcissistic relationship is a place where you have a lot going on in your mind about your past, present and future. You’re still shocked about what you went through and how…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash When you’ve been in an abusive relationship, you may find yourself doing unimaginable things to protect yourself from the psychological torture you’re subjected to in the relationship. This can be something like complying with their…
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash We’ve heard about this statement over and over again: “red flags” in a relationship. But what does this term mean exactly? And what are some red flags early on in the relationship? This article will…
