Emotional abuse is often subtle, but the consequences are dire. Some of what we call abuse may be the perpetrator’s unconscious reaction to being triggered, while other times they are fully aware of what they’re doing. Today, I would like…
Today, I want to answer a question I get quite often: “Can swallowing anxiety or fear of choking make you avoid social situations?” And the short answer? Yes, it can. But the reasons why go a lot deeper than most…
Today I’m going to explain why it feels like you’re dying when you swallow — especially if you’re struggling with the fear of choking. 🔹 Fear of Choking: When the Mind Labels Swallowing as Dangerous The fear of choking basically means that…
Have you ever found yourself staring at a plate of food, frozen — afraid that one bite might make you choke? If you’ve ever experienced that tight throat, that instant panic, or that urge to avoid solids, you’re not alone. And you’re…
Photo by Nik on Unsplash I get it — finding the motivation to do the real inner work on yourself after getting out of a toxic situation can feel damn near impossible some days. You’re physically out, but a part of you is…
Photo by mariel reiser on Unsplash A narcissistic relationship is full of games, and as if that’s not enough, one of the games they play is bringing some other third party into your relationship dynamic as a way to make you…
Photo by Dmitry Vechorko on Unsplash We all know how narcs absolutely live for being worshipped and put on a pedestal. Their entire existence is sustained by that delusion of being superior, special, and worthy of constant praise and admiration. But…
Photo by Oliver Hihn on Unsplash Being ghosted by someone who you consider as your partner has to be one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences. One day, things are just going along as somewhat normal in the relationship, and then…
Photo by Sasha Freemind on Unsplash As someone who works with people in toxic situations, I’ve seen this same sneaky pattern over and over again. Manipulators have this sneaky way of slowly separating you from your friends, family and any kind…
Photo by Carol Oliver on Unsplash We’ve all heard the “nice guys finish last” statement before. But did you know that supposed niceness can actually make someone a prime target for a female narcissist? Let’s break down why these self-proclaimed “nice…
Photo by Yann Allegre on Unsplash Boundaries are the limits or guidelines we set to protect ourselves from others. They define what we will or won’t tolerate from others. For serial manipulators, eroding those boundaries is Step 1 to gaining total…
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Have you ever noticed how narcissists just can’t seem to learn from their past mistakes? It’s like they’re caught in an endless loop of self-sabotage and dysfunctional patterns. Making the same disappointing choices over and over…
