Photo by Moritz Schumacher on Unsplash When your abusive ex passes away, you may have mixed feelings about it. A part of you may feel relieved that they will no longer bother you in your life and you can now fully…

Photo by Goh Rhy Yan on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of why it typically backfires when you attempt to advise your abusive ex’s new partner about the abusive nature of your ex. Let’s say your toxic ex has…

Photo by Aubrey Odom on Unsplash Why are you feeling stuck in your healing journey? When I say “stuck,” I mean that you can’t seem to make progress, feel your emotions, or find a way forward. It’s as if you’re hitting…

Photo by Kawê Rodrigues on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of whether it’s okay to keep tabs on your abusive or manipulative ex. I’ve noticed some people express the desire to know what their ex is up to — whether they’ve…

Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash What do you do when your abusive ex apologizes or even says that they’ve repented? They might call you, or they might send a family member and tell you that, “Hey, I’m sorry for what…

Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash Is people-pleasing just your nature or just who you are? By people-pleasing here, it means that you’re the kind of person who really wants to make other people happy. You want to persevere in heartfelt…

Photo by Danie Franco on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of whether it’s okay to grieve after leaving an abusive relationship. It’s not just okay; it’s a crucial part of the healing process. Despite the abusive nature of the…

Photo by Chase Clark on Unsplash Is your relationship really toxic? Actually, this question arises when you’ve started Googling, searching, or asking in forums about what’s happening in your relationship. Spending your day looking for answers instead of confronting them is…

Photo by Mishal Ibrahim on Unsplash Why do you feel hopeless after leaving a toxic relationship? Hopeless here means that you feel that nothing will ever go your way, that healing is not even possible, and there’s no such thing as…

Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash Today I’ll be answering the question of why someone denies what you’ve really seen. Like, I’ve seen this example where someone says they installed cameras in the house to catch their partner cheating, and they…

Photo by Tibor Pápai on Unsplash Today, I’ll be addressing the question of whether it’s okay to date right after leaving an abusive relationship. You might have come across advice suggesting that it’s perfectly fine, perhaps as a way to forget…