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Never Be Ashamed: Self Blame To Self Love
Trauma can result from a single, overwhelming event or a series of ongoing, negative experiences. Its impact extends beyond mere memories, reshaping our self-perception and worldview, often causing a sense of vulnerability. Additionally, trauma can instill a profound sense of shame—the belief that we are inherently flawed or unworthy. This shame becomes deeply rooted and…
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Define your boundaries after abuse – a practical guide
After enduring abuse, whether it’s domestic manipulation or the aftermath of trauma, rebuilding your sense of self can be challenging. It can feel like piecing together a broken mirror. One of the most vital tools in regaining your sense of self is setting boundaries. Those invisible lines we draw, not to wall ourselves off, but…
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Domestic Abuse,Hidden Hurts, Unhappy Holidays!
Domestic Abuse During the Holidays The holidays. A time for joy, family, and togetherness. But for those living with domestic abuse, this season can be anything but merry. Behind the tinsel and twinkling lights, a darker reality exists, where abuse can escalate, and feelings of loneliness and isolation intensify. Domestic abuse is a pattern of…
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Unveiling the Abuser’s Tactics Through the Power and Control Wheel
The control tactics that abusers use in order to make you think that you are in the wrong. Looking at the power and control wheel to see the patterns used.
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Understanding the flight, fight, and freeze response to trauma
Trauma is a deeply upsetting experience. It can cause harm to a person’s emotions, body, and mind. It can be caused by many events. These include abuse, disasters, accidents, or stress. When faced with trauma, our mind and body react to survive. They have three possible responses – flight, fight,
