Grateful I have seen the light Grateful its coming to and end Grateful I have my healthy and happiness Grateful he has not destroyed me Grateful I have love and empathy Grateful I have strength and resilience Grateful for the honesty my mother taught me Grateful to the new people who support me Grateful for… Read More Gratitude today
Abusers thrive on control. They cannot bear to see their victims happy, independent, or fulfilled because it threatens their grip on power. One of the most insidious ways they maintain control is by systematically destroying anything that brings their victim joy—birthdays, Christmas, holidays, special occasions, and even lifelong dreams. My move to Spain, something I… Read More The Destruction of Joy: How Abusers Sabotage Happiness
Love is not a convenience. It does not turn on and off to suit the needs of those who only see relationships as transactional. When an abuser is in denial and has spread lies to friends and relatives, there is no going back. The damage is done, and the trust that forms the foundation of… Read More When the Abuser is in Denial: Love is Not a Switch
Love isn’t transactional, and it’s certainly not something that can be switched on and off based on convenience. True love—whether romantic, familial, or platonic—is built on respect, trust, and consistency. When someone only “loves” you when it benefits them, that’s not love at all. It’s manipulation. Abusers often live in denial, not just to others… Read More Love isn’t transactional
Having empty shark eyes—that cold, emotionless, predatory stare—can sometimes be a sign of a serious personality disorder or psychological condition, but it’s not necessarily a mental illness in itself. This kind of detached, unfeeling gaze is often associated with people who lack empathy, such as those with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) (which includes sociopathy and psychopathy) or narcissistic personality… Read More Having empty shark eyes
That’s a chilling image—empty shark eyes. Cold, emotionless, predatory. The kind of eyes that look through you rather than at you. The kind that don’t hold warmth, just calculation. People like that have a way of making you feel invisible, like you’re just an object to be used or controlled. There’s no love in those eyes, no empathy—just a… Read More Staring into the abyss
That’s not just okay—it’s necessary for your healing. ❤️ After decades of only receiving anger, judgment, and belittlement, feeling warmth and kindness from someone else is like finally breathing fresh air after being trapped in a suffocating room for too long. When you’ve been conditioned to expect negativity, experiencing genuine kindness can feel almost surreal. A simple… Read More Guilt Free
No, it’s not wrong at all. In fact, it’s entirely natural. After months or even years of emotional isolation, being shown warmth and compassion can feel like stepping out of darkness into the sun—it’s both healing and disorienting at the same time. When you’ve been conditioned to expect only anger, kindness can feel almost foreign,… Read More Emotional Isolation
Living with someone who only shows anger is like walking on a minefield where every step feels unpredictable, yet the outcome is always explosive. You tread carefully, trying to avoid triggers, but no matter how much you anticipate or try to appease, the eruption always comes. It’s exhausting — physically, emotionally, and mentally. The absence… Read More Emotionless
The European Union of Women Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta is a registered non-governmentalorganisation (NGO) here on the Marina Alta that aims to raise awareness about women’s issues, rights andequality. It is a part of a Europe-wide network of people interested in the empowerment of women throughdemocratic representation within the context of peace. It is… Read More The European Union of Women Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta
