Extend kindness whenever and wherever possible, and it will come back to you. The law of attractive is powerful and positivity attracts positivity.
Why are You Still Smiling? This is why.
If you have successfully navigated away from the throes of abuse and have emerged on the other side alive and, relatively well considering, you have a reason to smile.
When Comparing Yourself to Others is Healthy
A funny thing can happen amid the healing process when you decide that you are enough. You’ll begin to shift your perspective in such a way that you will no longer compare yourself to others and loath the person you’ve become but rather, you will use the feats of others to guide you to where […]
The Importance of Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse
If you are stuck in a toxic relationship and believe your partner is being abusive, it is important to recognize the cycle, which is comprised of four distinct stages which repeat over and over again. Understanding this cycle can help you make a definitive determination regarding whether the situation you’re in is dangerous and detrimental […]
Helping Others: Know When to Walk Away, Know When to Run
It’s important to remember that your own well-being needs to come first, period. While helping others can be a key component of your healing journey, if this becomes too overwhelming, it’s time to scale back a bit. You are also likely to encounter situations in which you simply cannot save the person you’ve been determined […]
Using Cognitive-Behavioral Reframing to Eliminate Your Worst Fears
If you suffer from abuse-induced PTSD, you may have gotten very used to walking on eggshells in an abusive environment, feeling as if you could not say or do anything without being reprimanded or criticized. Often, those who struggle with symptoms of PTSD after leaving an abusive home – whether the abuser was a significant […]