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 […]
Post-trauma Recovery: Second-guessing Ourselves
Those who have lived through trauma understand the detrimental effects which continue to plague us even after the chaos has ceased and we’ve moved into post-trauma recovery. Often, trauma is caused by another individual, and this individual used tactics to ensure we were left second-guessing everything about ourselves in order to maintain control. After all, […]
Post Trauma: Kicking Stress and Stockholm Syndrome to the Curb
Post-traumatic stress order (PTSD) is serious. It can feel overwhelming. At times, victims will experience panic attacks, extreme anxiety or clinical depression. Victims have also reported repeated flashbacks, nightmares and paranoia associated with the trauma they experienced. These negative emotions can leave one feeling stranded, lost, unfulfilled and unworthy. Relationships with mental, emotional, physical and […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]