“wedges”—those subtle yet powerful barriers that keep the door from fully closing on the relationship. This blog post dives into what wedges are, and how they may be creating barriers to you leaving that toxic relationship.
Read moreWhy is it SO Difficult to Leave a Narcissistic Relationship?
Ever wonder why it feels so hard to break out of the relationship that you're in, despite wanting so desperately to leave? This blog post discusses the familiarity principle, a very real psychological principle that makes leaving a narcissistic relationship feel nearly impossible.
Read moreNature, Nurture, and Choice: Understanding Your Attraction to Narcissists
This blog post dives into nature, nurture, and empowering choices that can help you understand and break free from narcissistic relationships.
Read morePeople-Pleasing: The Legacy of Emotionally Unavailable Parents
This blog post dives into the impact of emotionally unavailable parenting on people-pleasing behavior in adulthood. Read on to learn more!
Read moreImpact on Self-Identity: The Erosion of Self-Worth in Traumatic Relationships
This blog post dives into one of the more insideous consequences of enduring a toxic relationship - the erosion of self-worth and sense of self.
Read moreDo Toxic Relationships Cause Trauma?
This blog aims to delve into the profound and effects of toxic relationships, with a focus on the development of trauma and its consequences to your life.
Read moreThe Crucial Role of Boundaries: Why Establishing and Maintaining Them is Vital for Well-being
This blog post delves into the very real necessity of setting boundaries in our interpersonal relationships - and uses a real life example to show the deep impact on our relationships if we do not set boundaries.
Read moreWhat Are Early Signs of a Toxic Relationship? And How to Spot Them
This blog post dives in to early warning signs of Toxic Relationships. Spotting the signs early and creating the necessary boundaries in your relationships can support your mental-wellbeing and save you from long term mental anguish.
Read moreThe Unraveling of a Narcissist: What Happens When the Narcissistic Supply is Lost
This blog post will dive into the term Narcissistic Supply to give you a better sense of what that is, and what happens to a narcissist when they no longer have their supply.
Read moreNavigating the Narcissistic Storm: The Grey Rock Method
In the complex web of human relationships, encountering difficult personalities is inevitable. One challenging personality type that many people find themselves dealing with is the narcissist. The Grey Rock method is a strategy designed to minimize the emotional response and engagement with a narcissistic individual. Read more on this method here.
Read moreExploring Love Addiction in Toxic Relationships
Your brain is in an addictive cycle of reward & punishment that is so difficult to release. And that is because of something called Intermitten Reinforcement. Read on to learn more about how our brain chemistry plays a role in our crucial relationship choices.
Read moreUnraveling the Science Behind Our Attraction to Toxic Relationships
Human relationships are complex webs of emotions, chemistry, and psychology. This blog post speaks to you if you find yourself drawn to toxic relationships - a cycle that is very hard to break.
Read moreThe Suffering Parent: An Insidious Type of Narcissism
If you have read my blog, you know the tell-tale signs of Narcissistic Personality. But do you know the more insidious side of Narcissism? Not the type of Narcissist who screams, yells, and belittles - but the type whos suffering is so loud there is no room for you? That is the type of Narcissism we touch on in this blog post.
Read moreProtect Yourself: Learning to Set Boundaries With a Narcissist
The best way to deal with the narcissist in your life? Set. Boundaries. This blog post will guide you through some necessary boundaries to set with the narcissist in your life.
Read moreReclaiming Your Truth: A Journey to Self-Validation After Gaslighting
Reclaiming your truth and validating yourself after being gaslit in your relationships is difficult. Read here to learn more about how to reclaim yourself through the healing journey.
Read more5 Ways to Start Healing Your Codependency
Healing your codependency doesn’t have to be scary, and you don’t have to do it alone. Read on to learn 5 steps to begin healing your codependency today.
Read moreWhat Is Codependency? And What Does This Buzzword Really Mean?
Ever wonder what the deal is with this buzzword Codependency? Read here to dive into the foundations of what Codependency is & why it develops.
Read moreThe Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse
Ever wonder why it’s so hard to break free from narcissistic relationships? In this post I dive into the cyclical nature of narcissistic abuse & why it makes it so hard to leave.
Read moreLike Parent Like Partner: Do We Really Seek Partners Who Remind us of Our Parents?
Do we REALLY seek relationships with partners who remind us of our parents? The short answer is - YES. Read more on why.
Read moreHow to Spot a Narcissist - 5 Signs to Look For
Ever wonder if somebody in your life has narcissistic personality traits? Here are 5 signs to help you spot a narcissist in your life.
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