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Who Are a Narcissist’s Victims?
So, you fell for a narcissist’s tricks? And now you’re stuck in a whirlpool of shame and self-loathing, wondering if you’re the most gullible person alive? Well, stop right there!…
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Grieving the Loss of Your (Toxic) Relationship
One of the hardest truths to accept is that the relationship you invested so much of yourself in—the one you poured your heart into and made countless sacrifices for—is not…
What is Gaslighting?
Let's get the scoop on gaslighting—what is it really? It’s a term that been bandied about so much recently. So, it’s just as important to determine what it isn't. Gaslighting…
Understanding the Toxic Relationship Cycle
Many people find themselves trapped in a toxic relationship cycle, not by choice, but because it's an ingrained pattern from their past. This harsh reality becomes their “normal” for love,…
Why Do People Abuse Others?
The adage “hurt people, hurt people” holds a painful truth. Individuals who inflict abuse on others have often experienced or witnessed hurt themselves. This isn't an excuse for their behavior,…
Identifying Toxic Partners
Spotting a toxic partner isn't always as clear-cut as finding a rotten apple in your fruit bowl. It's more often the extremely painful realization that your "fresh" apple is just…
Recognizing Emotional Abuse
We're taught that love is supposed to be a challenge, but when does a challenge become a crisis? How do you differentiate between the natural ups and downs of a…