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.…
Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of what to do if your partner’s childhood trauma makes you feel guilty about leaving the relationship or compels you to stay. This situation is quite common. Your…
Photo by Md Mahdi on Unsplash Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage and strength. As you take steps towards healing, you may encounter an unexpected and disheartening situation: certain individuals in your support network may continue to believe and support…
Photo by Mattia Ascenzo on Unsplash It’s a common experience for those who have been in abusive relationships to engage in negative self-talk. You may find yourself talking very harshly about yourself, believing that you are terrible, unworthy, or deserving of…
Photo by Dovile Ramoskaite on Unsplash Breadcrumbing is a tactic where someone gives you small glimpses of affection or love, like breadcrumbs, throughout the course of the relationship. Imagine if I had a whole loaf of bread, but instead of giving…
Photo by Jonas Stolle on Unsplash In life, we often find ourselves in situations where we make excuses for our partners, parents, siblings, or children. We make excuses even when they may not be aware of or willing to change their…
Photo by Rishabh Dharmani on Unsplash What does it really mean when a narcissist or an abuser says, “I love you”? That phrase carries a lot of weight and can be confusing. Even if your partner mistreats you, when they say…
Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash Today, I’ll be answering the question of what it really means when a narcissist or the abuser apologizes for their actions or behaviors. Once in a while, during the relationship or even after you’ve left,…
Photo by JD Mason on Unsplash Imagine you’ve been in a relationship with someone for a couple of years, and things are going quite well. You share similar values, enjoy each other’s company, and even have some common interests. But there’s…
