At times when I am telling my story, I have noticed that at times I focus on the pain that I went through in my abusive relationship. It is actually much more important that I focus on life on the other side.…
It’s important to work on managing our relationship anxiety because even the most patient person is going to get tired of having to provide constant reassurance.…
I was terrified of telling people that I struggled with depression. I didn’t want to talk about my abusive relationships and I was ashamed of my past trauma.…
Someone who wants to devalue their victim will use invalidation as it is one of the most powerful forms of manipulation and provides the abuser with full emotional control.…
I am often asked what it was like dating a narcissist and what I experienced that was different than other relationships.…
Relationship anxiety stems from insecurity. When you are insecure about an aspect of yourself you tend to project those feelings into your relationship even if things are going well.…
They use the love and trust you have in them as a means of power and a way to control you completely.…
Someone doesn’t immediately start abusing you right out of the gates. If they were to do it before an emotional and physical connection was built then you wouldn’t stay with them.…