If you have been in an abusive relationship, it is when you have escaped that you can recognise the signs of abuse. One typical method of abuse is gaslighting. Predators have a repertoire of gaslighting phrases up their sleeves ready to use at a moment’s notice. You might think that…
Have you ever wondered why a child desperately craves love and attention from their abusive parent? Or perhaps you always seem to end up in toxic relationships? You may not have come across this term, but, these are signs of trauma bonding. What Is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is a…
We hear the words 'social distancing' over and over again these days. But sometimes the reasons for staying away from people have nothing to do with the threat of a virus like COVID-19. Loved ones are important, but they can be trouble too. Sometimes distancing yourself from these people is…
Unfortunately, there are all types of parental abuse. As in any kind of relationship, a child can be physically, psychologically, or sexually abused. But being raised by gaslighting parents can lead to all kinds of issues, both during childhood and well into your adult years. So what exactly is gaslighting…
I bet the phrase, “love bombing” sounds glorious to you, doesn’t it? Well, it’s actually a tactic that narcissists use. Yikes! When some people talk of the narcissist, the last word they use is “love”. That’s because when you realize you’re with a narcissist, the love you once thought you…
We've likely all heard about codependency and how becoming overly reliant on another person can leave you vulnerable to repeating cycles of behavior. But what about counterdependency? Here we discover what counterdependency means, the impact it can have on your life, and signs that indicate you might be counterdependent. What…
How do you react when you see another human being in pain? How about when children or animals are suffering? Most of us would feel sadness. We call that empathy, the ability to put yourself in their place and feel their pain. But there is more than just one type…
After years of feeling manipulated by others, I have to ask myself one question, “Am I manipulative?” In some cases, the problem can actually be you. Here’s what I really think about manipulation. There are many reasons why you may be this way. Manipulation usually comes from a personality disorder,…
