Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Trauma bonding is an unhealthy attachment that occurs with someone who has mistreated you. There’s this strange chemistry that makes a toxic relationship feel like home. It’s what makes someone crave their abusive partner, even…
Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash One thing is for sure; the enemy is never really out there; the enemy is always with us all the time. The most common thing in life is beating ourselves up, especially after we’ve done…
Photo by Tyler Quiring on Unsplash Some of the most commonly asked questions after someone has been in a Narcissistic relationship are: – How to Take Revenge on a Narcissist – How to Make a Narcissist Miserable It’s quite understandable, actually…
Photo by Giulia Bertelli on Unsplash Self-esteem is the deep sense of self-worth and confidence in your ability to face life’s challenges. We’ll continue our exploration of the “6 Pillars of Self-esteem” by Nathaniel Branden, and today we’re going to explore…
Photo by Road Trip with Raj on Unsplash “How can they do such a thing when they claimed they loved me?” This is a question that will buzz in your head during the discard phase of a narcissistic relationship. You knew…
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…
