Photo by Nik Shuliahin 💛💙 on Unsplash The discard phase of a narcissistic relationship is a painful experience filled with shades of despair, hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, and grief. A narcissistic discard is when someone with narcissistic traits ends their relationship with…
Trust is not an easy thing to have after leaving a toxic relationship. Toxic people can be so manipulative that they make you question your sense of reality. They may distort your thoughts and sense of reality through various forms…
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is a painful experience. They belittle, abuse, demean, and make you feel like you have no value at all. It’s a relationship where the best place to be is far away from them…
Photo by Josh Hild on Unsplash Dating after being in an abusive relationship is not an easy thing to do. It is scary and intimidating to even think about it as we still remember how we were scammed and manipulated by…
Leaving an abusive relationship is not an easy thing, and once you do it, you expect to feel free from the shackles of your toxic partner and even celebrate your newly-found freedom. But that’s not always the case as reality…
And they lived happily ever after, is often easier said than lived. We all wish for a relationship that feels like a Disney movie from the start until the end, but life catches up, and things begin to go up…
Photo by Simran Sood on Unsplash “The words with which a child’s heart is poisoned, whether through malice or ignorance, remain branded in his memory, and sooner or later they burn his soul.” — Carlos Ruiz Zafón We’ve all encountered someone who can…
Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash When we don’t understand the dynamics of a toxic relationship, some common questions we might ask ourselves are something like, “Why don’t they leave?” or “Can’t they see they are being abused?” Especially when a…
You’ve just left a toxic relationship, and you’re probably asking yourself these questions: Where do I go from here, and where do I start? Is it possible to ever find peace and fully move on? How do I manage my…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash We all desire a partner with whom we can form an authentic connection, seeking a happily-ever-after kind of life, where we cater to each other’s needs as we build a life together. However, for various…
Photo by Dave on Unsplash Being involved with a narcissist is exhausting and challenging, and moving on doesn’t end with just physically leaving and rebuilding a new life. It is not easy to realize and come to terms with what has…
When you think of boundaries, what comes to mind? Boundaries are just limits we put in place to safeguard our well-being. These limits can either be physical or emotional. They outline what you are comfortable with, how you expect others…
