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…
Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash If you want to move on from a toxic relationship, then ‘No contact’ is probably your best bet. It is probably the hardest step when healing from toxic relationships. As the name suggests, it’s all…
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash When entangled with a narcissist, you find yourself grappling with perplexing situations, seeking answers to the elusive “whys” and “how’s” that seem to have no clear resolution. The sense of confusion and unanswered questions leaves…
Photo by David Vives on Unsplash Have you ever received a message or reminder from your abusive ex, bringing up the happy moments you shared in the past? It can be quite puzzling and bring up a mix of emotions. For…
Photo by Kateryna Hliznitsova on Unsplash The holidays are supposed to be the greatest times or the “happiest times” of the year where we laugh and connect with those close to us or with our families. It’s more like the time…
Photo by Gabriel on Unsplash Recovery from narcissistic abuse is not a walk in the park and it will push you to the dark edges of your inner world. Once you’ve left that narcissistic relationship, you expect to be finally free…
