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Understanding Coercive Control and Sexual Coercion in Relationships
As survivors, there are moments from our past that haunt us—times when we felt pressured into actions that went against our own...
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
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A Year of Transformation and Triumph
In the whirlwind of life's unpredictable storms, finding a beacon of hope and joy is not just a relief; it's a triumph. This past year...
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Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring…. So Do I!Â
Candlemas, Imbolc, Groundhog Day, and My Path to Renewal It’s February 2 today, and I have reflected on the light. I notice now the days...
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Feb 2, 20243 min read
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What is Narcissistic Abuse?
Narcissism is a term that seems to be trending more and more and most likely you have heard of it. Not all narcissistic behavior though...
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Feb 2, 20244 min read
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Understanding Psychological Violence in Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse, involves emotional and psychological manipulation and violence often characterized by repeated acts of dominance,...
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Jan 29, 20244 min read
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Understanding Emotional Violence in Narcissistic Abuse
Emotional violence is a form of abuse where the perpetrator uses words, behaviors, or manipulation to control, intimidate, or harm the...
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Jan 24, 20245 min read
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The Importance of Setting Personal Goals in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey that often requires courage, resilience, and a clear sense of direction. Women who have...
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Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Going from Overexplaining to Grey Rocking to No-Contact
Choosing Myself and My Children Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey that often takes unexpected turns, especially when children...
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Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Tapping Into Healing: Discovering EFT for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
A New Ally in Healing? Having recently stumbled upon the world of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, I find...
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Jan 22, 20243 min read
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Understanding Triggers and Healing in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse, a deeply manipulative and damaging form of emotional manipulation, often leaves long-lasting scars. These scars...
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Jan 21, 20244 min read
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How to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse and 5 Signs I Wish I Had Recognized Sooner
As I sit down to write this, it's with a heart that's felt its fair share of healing and hurt and a mind that overthinks just about...
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Jan 19, 20245 min read
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Deceit and Resilience: My Eye-Opening Battle with the Narcissist's Smear Campaign*
When we imagine the workplace, we often think of it as a refuge from our personal troubles. But my experience proved otherwise when the...
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Jan 17, 20244 min read
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5 Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy After Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional manipulation often characterized by a cyclical pattern of idealization, devaluation, and...
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Jan 16, 20244 min read
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The Importance of Therapy in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
I need to get a little serious in this post. Narcissistic abuse is a deeply damaging and complex form of emotional and psychological...
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Jan 15, 20245 min read
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Hacked Routers and a Haunted Heart
It's been over 27 years, and yet the shadow of my past with a narcissistic psychopath, my ex-husband, looms over my present. The journey...
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Jan 14, 20243 min read
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Health Complexities Beyond Lifestyle
The other day, I went to my annual blood pressure checkup, an activity that I usually approach with a mix of anticipation and anxiety....
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Jan 14, 20244 min read
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The Power of Grounding
Reflecting on my healing from the fatigue syndrome and C-PTSD, along with its accompanying physical manifestations of stress such as...
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Jan 11, 20243 min read
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Finding Your Financial Footing After Narcissistic Abuse
Navigating the path to financial independence after enduring narcissistic abuse is a journey I am intimately familiar with. It's a...
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Dec 27, 20234 min read
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The Overthinking Trap: My Journey Through Narcissistic Abuse and Beyond
I have a tendency to overthink, which got me thinking about why I do that. And then it dawned on me that it largely is a part of the...
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Dec 27, 20234 min read
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Navigating the Maze of Reactive Abuse: Understanding, Confronting, and Overcoming Self-Doubt
At the age of 19, early on in my first really long-term relationship, I remember how conflicts began to escalate quickly. Initially my...
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Dec 16, 20234 min read
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