Category: #anxiety

Anxiety is a complex and multifaceted emotional experience that is a normal part of the human condition. It can manifest in various forms and degrees, ranging from occasional worry to more intense and persistent feelings of fear and apprehension.

When someone tells you they prefer to be on their own, listen.

From a trauma-informed perspective, this statement is often misunderstood. It is not always rejection.It is not necessarily avoidance.And it is rarely said lightly. When someone expresses a preference to be alone, it may reflect a nervous system that has learned that connection no longer feels safe, predictable, or reparative. Chronic emotional stress, invalidation, or unmet relational… Read More When someone tells you they prefer to be on their own, listen.

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It’s Time for the Truth: 32 Years, 15 Pages, and a Lifetime of Silence Broken

It’s Time for the Truth: 32 Years, 15 Pages, and a Lifetime of Silence Broken In five days, I will release something that has taken me over three decades to live through—and a lifetime’s worth of courage to write. Fifteen pages. Thirty-two years. The truth. This isn’t just a document. It’s not just words on… Read More It’s Time for the Truth: 32 Years, 15 Pages, and a Lifetime of Silence Broken

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Letting Go of the Need to Fix

Your life is valuable, and you deserve to spend it in peace, surrounded by people who respect, support, and care for you. You are not defined by the abuse you have endured or the efforts you made to change it. You are defined by your strength, your courage, and your worthiness of love and kindness.

Ultimately, it’s not your job to fix an abusive person or to make their behavior acceptable. It’s your job to take care of yourself, to choose your own well-being, and to create a life where you are treated with the respect and compassion you deserve.… Read More Letting Go of the Need to Fix

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Time

The concept of the “sunk cost fallacy” often plays a role in why people stay in long-term abusive relationships. This fallacy is the belief that because you’ve already invested so much time, effort, or resources, you should continue, even when it’s clear that staying causes more harm than good. But remember, the time you’ve already spent in the relationship is gone. The most important thing is the time you have left—and how you want to spend it.… Read More Time

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Exploiting vulnerable individuals

Targeting Vulnerabilities: Exploiters often identify individuals who are isolated, struggling with mental health issues, or lacking strong support networks. They may present themselves as helpers or friends, gaining trust before manipulating and controlling their victims.

Grooming and Manipulation: They might begin with small favors or acts of kindness to build trust, only to later leverage this relationship to control the victim’s finances or coerce them into illegal activities.… Read More Exploiting vulnerable individuals

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The Dark Side of Parental Control

In some tragic cases, a mother may resort to distributing illegal drugs to her own family members. This behavior is often driven by a desire to exert control over her children or other relatives, ensuring that they remain compliant, quiet, and unable to resist her authority. By introducing drugs into the household, she creates a cycle of dependency and fear, manipulating her loved ones into submission.… Read More The Dark Side of Parental Control

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Forms of Invalidation

Invalidation is a critical concept in the context of psychological abuse, and understanding it is essential for recognizing and addressing the harm it causes. At its core, invalidation involves the dismissal, rejection, or ignoring of an individual’s thoughts, feelings, or experiences. This can take many forms, including verbal expressions, actions, or even non-verbal cues. Invalidation is particularly damaging because it strikes at the heart of a person’s sense of self and reality.… Read More Forms of Invalidation

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Hear From Those We’ve Helped: Testimonials of Transformation

These are just a few examples of the transformations that individuals like you have experienced through our services. I believe that everyone deserves a chance at healing, growth, and a brighter future. I retired 2 years ago and have just been advised I can return to work from my Tax advisor so there are no recent ones. I will be keeping everyone updated with more recent work.… Read More Hear From Those We’ve Helped: Testimonials of Transformation

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