Mending Your Heart
Mending Your Heart
Emotional abuse can leave a lasting impact on an individual’s self-esteem and confidence. It often involves the instillation of negative beliefs that can be challenging to overcome. However, with practice and determination, it is possible to challenge and overcome these negative beliefs. Here are some strategies for challenging negative beliefs instilled by an emotionally abusive …
Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself, especially during times of stress, difficulty, or failure. It is an important part of overall well-being and can help to reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. If you struggle with practicing self-compassion, here are some tips to help you get started. Recognize the …
Dealing with a narcissist can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. Narcissists often manipulate and control their victims, and one of the most common tactics they use is baiting. Baiting is when a narcissist deliberately provokes their victim to elicit an emotional response. Here are some strategies for not taking the bait of a …
Setting boundaries with a narcissist can be a difficult and daunting task. Narcissists are known for their tendency to manipulate and control others, often crossing boundaries without any regard for others’ feelings or needs. However, setting boundaries is crucial in maintaining your mental and emotional health, and it is possible to do so even with …
Recovering from narcissistic abuse can be a long and arduous journey. It can be difficult to rebuild your self-esteem and confidence after being manipulated and belittled by a narcissistic partner or family member. However, it is possible to heal and move forward from the trauma. The first step in recovering from narcissistic abuse is to …
Nothing can be more painful after betrayal in a relationship than to have others close to you dismiss your pain and leave you feeling “crazy” for not just “moving on with life”. It can seem as though we live in a world were being betrayed seems to be part of the course of life and …
Reactive Abuse: What is it? The term “reactive abuse” is quite confusing and may stir up some very strong emotions for some. The phrase is making the rounds in the news cycle due to an unfortunate tragedy. It is confusing terminology that seems to have been coined some years ago online on one of the …
Keeping It Real: Being Cheated On and Dumped Hurts. How to Survive. Being cheated on and “dumped” in a relationship can be one of the most painful experiences one lives through. Moving forward in life can seem nearly impossible. The experience can leave one traumatized, especially if it was unexpected. The feelings are genuine, the …
After the Breakup: 6 Ways to Stop Making Yourself Small and Live with Joy (Part 2) Click here to read Part 1 There is no denying that there is great value in doing good for others and being of support and care to others in our lives. There most certainly is! What is being focused …
After the Breakup: 6 Ways to Stop Making Yourself Small and Live with Joy (Part 1) The relationship is over. It is normal to look back and try to assess what went wrong. For some, theremay have been an epiphany of sorts, some recognition of a pattern. The pattern of making oneselfsmall, prioritizing the ex-partner’s …
Why Being Honest With Yourself is Important When Coming Out Of A Toxic Relationship You did it! You are now free from the destructive relationship in your life either by your decision or the other’s decision. It is a liberating moment in your life! Yet, at the same time, perhaps one of the most frightening …